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===Detroit Tigers===
===Detroit Tigers===
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> McKay did not pitch during the 2021 season.
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> McKay did not pitch during the 2021 season.


===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
On February 26, 2022, McKay signed a minor league deal 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]].<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 }}</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>
On February 26, 2022, McKay signed a minor league deal 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]].<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>


===Tampa Bay Rays===
===Tampa Bay Rays===
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}}</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|language=en}}</ref>
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>


===Oakland Athletics===
===Oakland Athletics===
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|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|language=en}}</ref> He was released by the organization the following day.
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.


===High Point Rockers===
===High Point Rockers===
On April 24, 2024, McKay signed with the [[High Point Rockers]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>https://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_roster.html?teamid=163529&seasonid=33927 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</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>
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>


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>https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fDx86u-1G/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
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>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:16, 9 September 2024

For the infielder and coach born 1950, see Dave McKay (baseball).

David McKay
McKay with the Seattle Mariners in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1995-03-31) March 31, 1995 (age 29)
Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
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 record0–0
Earned run average6.21
Strikeouts37
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
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

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

Kansas City Royals

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

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

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] McKay did not pitch during the 2021 season.

New York Yankees

On February 26, 2022, McKay signed a minor league deal 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.[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

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

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

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

  1. ^ "FAU's David McKay Drafted by Royals in 14th Round". FAUSports.com. June 11, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bethesda Big Train Major Leaguers".
  3. ^ a b c "Oscar Marin". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "2018 Peoria Javelinas". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "Mariners' David McKay: Heading to majors". RotoWire.com. CBS Sports. March 30, 2019.
  7. ^ John Trupin (April 2, 2019). "Mariners bullpen activates shiny new Anthony Swarzak, demotes David McKay". Lookout Landing. SB Nation.
  8. ^ "Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers Box Score, May 20, 2019". Baseball Reference. May 21, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Tigers Claim David Mckay Off Waivers From Seattle". MLB.com. August 6, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  10. ^ "Tigers Designate David McKay for Assignment". September 3, 2020.
  11. ^ "Yankees purchase right-hander David McKay from Rays for $1". Associated Press. April 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "Yankees acquire RHP David McKay from Tampa Bay". MLB.com. April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Yankees' David McKay: Optioned to Triple-A
  14. ^ "Yankees' Joey Gallo, Kyle Higashioka Land on COVID-19 List". May 22, 2022.
  15. ^ "Yankees reacquire Abreu off waivers from Royals". June 21, 2022.
  16. ^ "Rays Acquire David McKay From Yankees For Cash Considerations". mlbtraderumors. June 23, 2022.
  17. ^ "Rays Acquire Christian Bethancourt". mlbtraderumors.com. July 9, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "Athletics Claim David McKay, Designate Jacob Lemoine". mlbtraderumors.com. July 12, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  19. ^ "Athletics Designate David McKay For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. September 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  20. ^ "High Point Rockers - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team roster".
  21. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "Instagram".
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