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|name = David McKay |
|name = David McKay |
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|image = David McKay, Oakland A's 6, Seattle Mariners 2, Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California (47933975818) (cropped).jpg |
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|caption = McKay with the Seattle Mariners in 2019 |
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|position = [[Pitcher]] |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|3|31}} |
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|3|31}} |
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|birth_place = [[Melbourne, Florida]] |
|birth_place = [[Melbourne, Florida]], U.S. |
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|bats = Right |
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|throws = Right |
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|debutyear = 2019 |
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|debutteam = Seattle Mariners |
|debutteam = Seattle Mariners |
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|finalleague = MLB |
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|finaldate = July 24 |
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|finalyear = 2022 |
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|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]] |
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]] |
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|stat1value = 0–0 |
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|stat2label = [[Earned run average]] |
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|stat2value = 6. |
|stat2value = 6.21 |
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'''David Armstrong McKay''' (born March 31, 1995) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] |
'''David Armstrong McKay''' (born March 31, 1995) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Detroit Tigers]], [[New York Yankees]], [[Tampa Bay Rays]], and [[Oakland Athletics]]. |
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==Early life and college== |
==Early life and college== |
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McKay attended and played baseball at [[Viera High School]] in [[Viera, Florida]]. He was selected by the [[New York Mets]] in the 30th round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]] out of high school but opted to attend [[Florida Atlantic University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Florida Atlantic Owls baseball|Florida Atlantic Owls]] instead. McKay played three seasons for the Owls, receiving a medical [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] as a freshman after an injury cut his season short after two games. As a redshirt sophomore, McKay went 3-6 with 3.74 ERA and a team-leading 66 strikeouts and .222 batting average against in 74.2 innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fausports.com/news/2016/6/11/FAU_s_David_McKay_Drafted_by_Royals_in_14th_Round.aspx|title=FAU's David McKay Drafted by Royals in 14th Round|website=FAUSports.com|date=June 11, 2016|access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> |
McKay attended and played baseball at [[Viera High School]] in [[Viera, Florida]]. He was selected by the [[New York Mets]] in the 30th round of the [[2013 Major League Baseball draft]] out of high school but opted to attend [[Florida Atlantic University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Florida Atlantic Owls baseball|Florida Atlantic Owls]] instead. McKay played three seasons for the Owls, receiving a medical [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] as a freshman after an injury cut his season short after two games. As a redshirt sophomore, McKay went 3-6 with 3.74 ERA and a team-leading 66 strikeouts and .222 batting average against in 74.2 innings pitched.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fausports.com/news/2016/6/11/FAU_s_David_McKay_Drafted_by_Royals_in_14th_Round.aspx|title=FAU's David McKay Drafted by Royals in 14th Round|website=FAUSports.com|date=June 11, 2016|access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> In 2015, he pitched in summer college baseball with the [[Bethesda Big Train]], tallying a 2.25 ERA in 20 innings. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigtrain.org/history/major/|title=Bethesda Big Train Major Leaguers}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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McKay was selected by the [[Kansas City Royals]] in the 14th round, 433rd overall, of the [[2016 MLB draft]].<ref name=BBcube>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=42118 |title=Oscar Marin |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |access-date=December 5, 2018}}</ref> |
McKay was selected by the [[Kansas City Royals]] in the 14th round, 433rd overall, of the [[2016 MLB draft]].<ref name=BBcube>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?ID=42118 |title=Oscar Marin |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |access-date=December 5, 2018}}</ref> |
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He played for the [[Burlington Royals]] in his debut season of 2016, accumulating a 3–3 record with a 2.64 ERA in 44 innings. He split 2017 between the [[Idaho Falls Chukars]] and the [[Lexington Legends]], accumulating a 6–5 record with a 7.21 ERA in 88.2 innings.<ref name=BBcube/> |
He played for the [[Burlington Royals]] in his debut season of 2016, accumulating a 3–3 record with a 2.64 ERA in 44 innings. He split 2017 between the [[Idaho Falls Chukars]] and the [[Lexington Legends]], accumulating a 6–5 record with a 7.21 ERA in 88.2 innings.<ref name=BBcube/> |
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===Seattle Mariners=== |
===Seattle Mariners=== |
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===Detroit Tigers=== |
===Detroit Tigers=== |
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On August 6, 2019, McKay was claimed off waivers by the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref name=Tigers/> He was called up on August 14 and made his Tigers debut the next day against Seattle, the team he made his MLB debut with earlier in the season. In {{frac|19|1|3}} innings, he struck out 29. On September 3, 2020, McKay was designated for assignment by the Tigers following the acquisition of [[Zack Short]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/tigers-designate-david-mckay-for-assignment.html|title=Tigers Designate David McKay for Assignment}}</ref> |
On August 6, 2019, McKay was claimed off waivers by the [[Detroit Tigers]].<ref name=Tigers/> He was called up on August 14 and made his Tigers debut the next day against Seattle, the team he made his MLB debut with earlier in the season. In {{frac|19|1|3}} innings, he struck out 29. On September 3, 2020, McKay was designated for assignment by the Tigers following the acquisition of [[Zack Short]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/09/tigers-designate-david-mckay-for-assignment.html|title=Tigers Designate David McKay for Assignment|date=September 3, 2020 }}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Tigers alternate training site on September 6. |
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===New York Yankees=== |
===New York Yankees=== |
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On March 13, 2022, After not pitching in 2021, McKay signed a minor league contract with the [[Tampa Bay Rays]]. On April 4, he was traded to the [[New York Yankees]] in exchange for $1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-business-david-mckay-new-york-b791138d64079591450e1a350cf6472d|title = Yankees purchase right-hander David McKay from Rays for $1|website = [[Associated Press]]|date = 4 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Yankees acquire RHP David McKay from Tampa Bay|url=https://www.mlb.com/yankees/press-release/press-release-yankees-acquire-rhp-david-mckay-from-tampa-bay?t=yankees-press-releases|date=April 4, 2022|accessdate=April 4, 2022|work=MLB.com}}</ref> The Yankees added McKay to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the [[Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders]] on April 5.<ref>[https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-david-mckay-optioned-to-triple-a/ Yankees' David McKay: Optioned to Triple-A]</ref> The Yankees promoted McKay to the major leagues on May 22.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/new-york-yankees-place-joey-gallo-kyle-higashioka-covid-19-list | title=Yankees' Joey Gallo, Kyle Higashioka Land on COVID-19 List | date=May 22, 2022 }}</ref> The Yankees designated McKay for assignment on June 21.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34126708/new-york-yankees-reacquire-albert-abreu-waivers-kansas-city-royals | title=Yankees reacquire Abreu off waivers from Royals | date=21 June 2022 }}</ref> |
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===Tampa Bay Rays=== |
===Tampa Bay Rays=== |
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On June 23, 2022, the Yankees traded McKay back to the Rays for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rays Acquire David McKay From Yankees For Cash Considerations |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/rays-acquire-david-mckay-from-yankees-for-cash-considerations.html |website=mlbtraderumors}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on July 9. |
On June 23, 2022, the Yankees traded McKay back to the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rays Acquire David McKay From Yankees For Cash Considerations |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/06/rays-acquire-david-mckay-from-yankees-for-cash-considerations.html |website=mlbtraderumors|date=June 23, 2022 }}</ref> He made only one appearance for the club, allowing four runs on three hits in two innings pitched. McKay was designated for assignment by the Rays following the acquisition of [[Christian Bethancourt]] on July 9.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rays Acquire Christian Bethancourt|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/rays-acquire-christian-bethancourt-from-as.html|access-date=May 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 9, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Oakland Athletics=== |
===Oakland Athletics=== |
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On July 12, 2022, McKay was claimed off waivers by the [[Oakland Athletics]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Athletics Claim David McKay, Designate Jacob Lemoine|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/athletics-claim-david-mckay-designate-jake-lemoine.html|access-date=May 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 12, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He was recalled on July 22, and made one appearance for the club, allowing one run in {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings of work. McKay was designated for assignment by Oakland following the promotion of [[Ken Waldichuk]] on September 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Athletics Designate David McKay For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/athletics-promote-ken-waldichuk-cody-thomas-dfa-david-mckay.html|access-date=May 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He was released by the organization the following day. |
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On July 12, 2022, McKay was claimed off waivers by the [[Oakland Athletics]]. |
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===High Point Rockers=== |
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On April 24, 2024, McKay signed with the [[High Point Rockers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_roster.html?teamid=163529&seasonid=33927 | title=High Point Rockers - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team roster }}</ref> In 21 games for the Rockers, he compiled a 3–1 record and 4.63 ERA with 20 strikeouts across {{fraction|23|1|3}} innings pitched. McKay was released by High Point on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=July 2, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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On July 16, 2024, McKay announced his retirement from professional baseball via an [[Instagram]] post, as he would transition into working as a [[real estate agent|realtor]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fDx86u-1G/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== | title=Instagram }}</ref> |
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David McKay | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Melbourne, Florida, U.S. | March 31, 1995|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 20, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 24, 2022, for the Oakland athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 6.21 |
Strikeouts | 37 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
David Armstrong McKay (born March 31, 1995) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Oakland Athletics.
Early life and college
[edit]McKay attended and played baseball at Viera High School in Viera, Florida. He was selected by the New York Mets in the 30th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft out of high school but opted to attend Florida Atlantic University to play college baseball for the Florida Atlantic Owls instead. McKay played three seasons for the Owls, receiving a medical redshirt as a freshman after an injury cut his season short after two games. As a redshirt sophomore, McKay went 3-6 with 3.74 ERA and a team-leading 66 strikeouts and .222 batting average against in 74.2 innings pitched.[1] In 2015, he pitched in summer college baseball with the Bethesda Big Train, tallying a 2.25 ERA in 20 innings. [2]
Professional career
[edit]Kansas City Royals
[edit]McKay was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 14th round, 433rd overall, of the 2016 MLB draft.[3]
He played for the Burlington Royals in his debut season of 2016, accumulating a 3–3 record with a 2.64 ERA in 44 innings. He split 2017 between the Idaho Falls Chukars and the Lexington Legends, accumulating a 6–5 record with a 7.21 ERA in 88.2 innings.[3]
Seattle Mariners
[edit]On March 20, 2018, McKay was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for $1 in cash considerations.[4] He split the 2018 season between the Modesto Nuts, the Arkansas Travelers, and the Tacoma Rainiers, accumulating a 6–2 record with a 2.58 ERA in 58 innings.[3] McKay played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League after the 2018 regular season.[5]
On January 24, 2019, McKay was invited to major league spring training with the Mariners. McKay was called up to the majors for the first time on March 30, 2019.[6] He was optioned to the Tacoma Rainiers on April 2, without appearing in a game.[7] He was recalled to the major league roster on May 19, and made his debut on May 20 versus the Texas Rangers.[8] During the 2019 season with Tacoma, McKay posted a 3–1 record, with a 5.15 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 30 appearances.[9]
Detroit Tigers
[edit]On August 6, 2019, McKay was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.[9] He was called up on August 14 and made his Tigers debut the next day against Seattle, the team he made his MLB debut with earlier in the season. In 19+1⁄3 innings, he struck out 29. On September 3, 2020, McKay was designated for assignment by the Tigers following the acquisition of Zack Short.[10] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Tigers alternate training site on September 6.
New York Yankees
[edit]On March 13, 2022, After not pitching in 2021, McKay signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. On April 4, he was traded to the New York Yankees in exchange for $1.[11][12] The Yankees added McKay to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on April 5.[13] The Yankees promoted McKay to the major leagues on May 22.[14] The Yankees designated McKay for assignment on June 21.[15]
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]On June 23, 2022, the Yankees traded McKay back to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.[16] He made only one appearance for the club, allowing four runs on three hits in two innings pitched. McKay was designated for assignment by the Rays following the acquisition of Christian Bethancourt on July 9.[17]
Oakland Athletics
[edit]On July 12, 2022, McKay was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[18] He was recalled on July 22, and made one appearance for the club, allowing one run in 2+2⁄3 innings of work. McKay was designated for assignment by Oakland following the promotion of Ken Waldichuk on September 1.[19] He was released by the organization the following day.
High Point Rockers
[edit]On April 24, 2024, McKay signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 21 games for the Rockers, he compiled a 3–1 record and 4.63 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 23+1⁄3 innings pitched. McKay was released by High Point on July 1.[21]
On July 16, 2024, McKay announced his retirement from professional baseball via an Instagram post, as he would transition into working as a realtor.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "FAU's David McKay Drafted by Royals in 14th Round". FAUSports.com. June 11, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ "Bethesda Big Train Major Leaguers".
- ^ a b c "Oscar Marin". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ Rieper, Max (March 24, 2019). "Why the Royals shipped four minor league pitchers to the Mariners for pretty much nothin'". royalsreview.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ "2018 Peoria Javelinas". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ "Mariners' David McKay: Heading to majors". RotoWire.com. CBS Sports. March 30, 2019.
- ^ John Trupin (April 2, 2019). "Mariners bullpen activates shiny new Anthony Swarzak, demotes David McKay". Lookout Landing. SB Nation.
- ^ "Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers Box Score, May 20, 2019". Baseball Reference. May 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Tigers Claim David Mckay Off Waivers From Seattle". MLB.com. August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ "Tigers Designate David McKay for Assignment". September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Yankees purchase right-hander David McKay from Rays for $1". Associated Press. April 4, 2022.
- ^ "Yankees acquire RHP David McKay from Tampa Bay". MLB.com. April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Yankees' David McKay: Optioned to Triple-A
- ^ "Yankees' Joey Gallo, Kyle Higashioka Land on COVID-19 List". May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Yankees reacquire Abreu off waivers from Royals". June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Rays Acquire David McKay From Yankees For Cash Considerations". mlbtraderumors. June 23, 2022.
- ^ "Rays Acquire Christian Bethancourt". mlbtraderumors.com. July 9, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics Claim David McKay, Designate Jacob Lemoine". mlbtraderumors.com. July 12, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics Designate David McKay For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. September 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "High Point Rockers - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team roster".
- ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Instagram".
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- David McKay on Instagram
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Arkansas Travelers players
- Baseball players from Brevard County, Florida
- Bethesda Big Train players
- Burlington Royals players
- Detroit Tigers players
- Durham Bulls players
- Florida Atlantic Owls baseball players
- High Point Rockers players
- Idaho Falls Chukars players
- Las Vegas Aviators players
- Lexington Legends players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Modesto Nuts players
- New York Yankees players
- Oakland Athletics players
- Sportspeople from Melbourne, Florida
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players
- Seattle Mariners players
- Tacoma Rainiers players
- Tampa Bay Rays players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Viera High School alumni