Brendan McKay

Born: 12/18/1995 in Darlington, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-06-29 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Brendan Joel McKay

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Biography

Brendan McKay, born in 1995, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a talented pitcher during his brief career from 2019 to 2019. Drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays, McKay showcased a unique combination of pitching prowess and offensive potential, having also excelled as a two-way player in college at the University of Louisville. He made his MLB debut on June 29, 2019, and played a total of 13 games before concluding his career on September 29, 2019. In his short stint in the majors, McKay recorded a win-loss record of 2-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.14. He struck out 56 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at the highest level. Despite not recording any saves, McKay's contributions on the mound were significant for the Rays during a period when the team was developing young talent and seeking innovative strategies to enhance their performance. His time in the league reflected a transitional phase in baseball, where teams increasingly valued pitchers with diverse skill sets, and McKay's background as a two-way player added to the intrigue surrounding his potential.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	4	13	11	0	0	0	49.0	53	28	8	16	56	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 14.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2019	TBR	AL	2	4	13	11	0	0	0	49.0	53	28	16	56	5.14	4.51 (-14%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	10	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	0.200	0.273	0.500	0.773	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2019	TBR	AL	18	10	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2019	ALDS1	TBA	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	3	0	0	1.3	2	0	0	2	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2019	ALDS1	TBA	0	0	3	0	0	1.3	2	0	0	2	0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	11	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2019	TBA	P	13	11	2	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13
Designated Hitter	2