Doug Creek, who spent nine seasons in the majors leagues, died Sunday at 55 from the effects of colon cancer, according to the in West Virginia. Aatu Raty Jersey The southpaw pitched for seven teams the Cardinals, Giants, Cubs, Devil Rays, Mariners, Blue Jays and Tigers from 1995 to 2005. Creeks high school coach Vic Holmes told the Journal News the death was shocking. Creek was named the 1987 state baseball player of the year by the West Virginia Sports Writers A sociation. Pitcher Doug Creek #39 of the Toronto Blue Jays poses for a portrait during the Blue Jays spring training Media Day on February 26, 2003 in Dunedin, Florida. Getty Images He would play his college ball at Georgia Tech, becoming the schools all-time winningest left-hander. Explore More Creek won over 40 games and entered Georgia Techs Hall of Fame in 2000. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and made his MLB debut in 1995 before being traded to the Giants in the offseason. Though he spent most of his career as a reliever he started three games with the Giants, including his first career win against the As in 1997 a game in which he struck out Mark McGwire twice. He pitched a good game, it wasnt just one batter, McGwire . Give the pitcher some credit. He did his job. Doug Creek of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays winds up to pitch against the New York Yankees during the game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Getty Images Creek played for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan in 1998, going 9-1 before returning to the US and pitching for the Cubs. During his career, he went 7-14 with a 5.32 ERA. Doug Creek of the Detroit Tigers poses for a portrait during photo day at Marchant Stadium on February 27, 2005 in Lakeland, Florida. MLB via Getty Images He also had the opportunity to play for legendary managers Lou Piniella and Dusty Baker. [Piniellas] a guy that you just wanted to go to war with him, .Hes not scary or imposing, but you want to go out and play well for him. I felt the same way with Dusty Baker when I played for him. Pitcher Doug Creek #37 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a studio portrait on Photo Day during Spring Training at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Arizona. Getty Images Following his playing career he became a charter boat captain and competed as an angler. He also ran a baseball academy. He was a good guy, high school teammate Scott Bullett told the Journal News. Its sad to see a guy like Dougie go so soon. Jim Benning Jersey