Cody McKay
Born: 1/11/1974 in Vancouver, BC, CAN
MLB Debut: 2002-09-22 | Final Game: 2004-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Cody Dean McKay
Biography
Cody McKay, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2002 and 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, McKay's career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he played in 37 games. He finished his career with a batting average of .247, accumulating 19 hits and driving in 8 runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
McKay's time in the majors occurred during a period characterized by the rise of power hitting and offensive production, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a versatile player. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, showcased the role of utility players in providing depth to rosters during the early 2000s. Despite a brief career, McKay's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players striving to make an impact in a competitive sport.
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 | 0.247 | 0.280 | 0.273 | 0.553 | -395.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 35 | 74 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.230 | -395.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 19 | 14 | 81 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | C | 18 | 13 | 75 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | 3B | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 19 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |