Cody McKay
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2004)
Cody McKay was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004 for the Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .247 with 19 hits and 8 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 212 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-22
- Last Game
- 2004-10-02
Full name: Cody Dean McKay
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 77 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .247 | .280 | .273 | .553 | -371 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OPS .553 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 35 | 74 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .230 | .266 (-14%) | .335 (-20%) | .427 (-40%) | .762 (-31%) | -370.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 37 | 77 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -371 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 35 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | .200 |
| Away | 20 | 42 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-02 | STL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-10-01 | STL | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-28 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-27 | STL | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-25 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | STL | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-14 | STL | HOU | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-08 | STL | SDP | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-02 | STL | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-06-17 | STL | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-08 | STL | MIL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 19 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 7 |
Salary History
Cody McKay's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McKay's career ran from 2002 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Cody McKay: the record in brief
The profile opens with Cody McKay's first major league game on September 22, 2002; the last one listed came on October 2, 2004. McKay played for the Oakland Athletics (2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2004). McKay is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-0 and 212 pounds. McKay batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 11, 1974, in Vancouver, BC, CAN. Cody McKay was the playing name; the full given name is Cody Dean.
Across 37 games at the plate, McKay's career line reads 19 hits in 77 at bats for a .247 average, adding 8 RBI. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .273, for an OPS of .553. Over the seasons McKay played, league hitters batted .264; the .247 career figure is 6.4% below that. The OPS comparison is .553 to a league .755, 26.8% below average. 2004 produced McKay's most hits, 17 of them for the St. Louis Cardinals. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 2004, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cody McKay
- What years did Cody McKay play?
- Cody McKay played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004.
- Was Cody McKay a pitcher?
- No. Cody McKay was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Cody McKay hit?
- Cody McKay hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Cody McKay play for?
- Cody McKay played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2002) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2004).
- What were Cody McKay's career stats?
- In 37 games, Cody McKay had 19 hits, 8 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Cody McKay earn in his career?
- Cody McKay's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McKay's career ran from 2002 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2002.
- What was Cody McKay's salary?
- Cody McKay's recorded salary was $300,000 in 2004.
- What position did Cody McKay play?
- Cody McKay played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cody McKay and how much did he weigh?
- Cody McKay was listed at 6 feet and 212 pounds.
- What was Cody McKay's career batting average?
- Cody McKay batted .247 over his career, with 19 hits in 77 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cody McKay have?
- Cody McKay drove in 8 runs in his career.
- What was Cody McKay's career ERA?
- Cody McKay finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Cody McKay in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cody McKay has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.