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Triston McKenzie
McKenzie with theCleveland Guardiansin 2024
Cleveland Guardians – No. 24
Pitcher
Born:(1997-08-02)August 2, 1997(age 26)
Brooklyn, New York,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
MLB debut
August 22, 2020, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
(through June 28, 2024)
Win–loss record21–29
Earned run average3.98
Strikeouts458
Teams

Triston Andrew McKenzie(born August 2, 1997) is an Americanprofessional baseballpitcherfor theCleveland GuardiansofMajor League Baseball(MLB). He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians with the 42nd overall selection of the2015 Major League Baseball draft.He made his MLB debut in 2020.

Amateur career[edit]

McKenzie attendedRoyal Palm Beach High SchoolinRoyal Palm Beach, Florida.In 2015, his senior year, he had a 9–5win–loss recordwith a 0.79earned run average(ERA).[1]He was drafted by the Indians with the 42nd overall selection of the2015 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3][4]He signed for $2.3 million, forgoing his commitment to playcollege baseballatVanderbilt University.[5]

Professional career[edit]

McKenzie spent 2015, his first professional season, with theArizona League Indians(rookie winter league) where he posted a 0.75 ERA in 12innings pitched.In 2016, McKenzie began the season with theMahoning Valley Scrappers(rookie summer league) before being promoted to theLake County Captains(high A league); he posted a combined 1.62 ERA with 104 strikeouts in83+1⁄3innings pitchedbetween the two teams.[6]In 2017, McKenzie played for theLynchburg Hillcats(A league) where he posted a 12–6 record with a 3.46 ERA in 25 games started.[6][7]That same year, he pitched in theAll-Star Futures Game.[8][9]In 2018, he spent the season with theAkron RubberDucks(Double A), going 7–4 with a 2.68 ERA over90+2⁄3innings. MLB Pipeline ranked McKenzie as Cleveland's first ranked prospect entering into the 2019 season.[10]In 2019, he missed the season due to lat and pectoral muscle strains.[11]Following the season, McKenzie was added to the Indians40-man roster.[12]

On August 22, 2020, McKenzie made his major league debut against theDetroit Tigers,striking out ten batters in six innings; McKenzie's 10 strikeouts in his debut performance is the second most by an Indians pitcher in their first major league start.[13][14]With the2020 Cleveland Indians,McKenzie appeared in 8 games, compiling a 2–1 record with 3.24 ERA and 42 strikeouts in33+1⁄3innings pitched.[15]

McKenzie began the 2021 season as a member of Cleveland's starting rotation. On May 22, 2021, McKenzie was optioned to theTriple-AColumbus Clippersafter compiling a 1–3 record, a 6.89 ERA, and 30 walks over31+1⁄3innings.[16]McKenzie was recalled on May 26, and on May 31 against theChicago White Sox,he set the Indians franchise record for most consecutive strikeouts, punching out 8 White Sox hitters in a row. McKenzie was demoted again after a poor outing on June 12, due in great part to his high rate of walking batters.[citation needed]He was recalled for a spot start on July 9, in which he pitched seven shutout innings, giving up just one hit and one walk, while striking out nineKansas City Royalsbatters.[citation needed]

McKenzie atProgressive Fieldin 2022

Prior to the 2022 season,Marcus Stromanpublicly promised onTwitterthat he would buy McKenzie aRolexwatch if he pitched more than 160 innings that season and finished with an ERA below 3.70.[17]He finished the year with an 11–11 record and 2.96 ERA in 191.1 innings.[15]It was described inThe Athleticas a "breakout season." McKenzie called it "refreshing."[18]

McKenzie began the 2023 season on the 60-day injured list with a rightteres major musclestrain. He was activated to make his season debut on June 4, 2023.[19]After just two starts, McKenzie was scratched from a scheduled June 16 start against theArizona Diamondbacksdue to right elbow discomfort.[20]The next day, he was placed on the injured list after anMRIrevealed a sprain in hisulnar collateral ligament.[21]He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 6.[22]McKenzie was activated from the injured list on September 24.[23]

Personal[edit]

McKenzie's younger brother, T.J., was drafted by theSt. Louis Cardinalsin the 39th round of the2019 Major League Baseball draftbut enrolled atVanderbilt Universityto playcollege baseball.[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^"Indians select RHP Triston McKenzie in First Round of 2015 First-Year Player Draft".MLB.
  2. ^South Florida Sun-Sentinel (June 7, 2015)."Park Vista's Smith, RPB's McKenzie could go on Day 1 of MLB draft".Sun-Sentinel.RetrievedJuly 26,2015.
  3. ^"Mound rivals Triston McKenzie, Austin Smith share draft dream".pbgametime.RetrievedJuly 26,2015.
  4. ^"Big games, big summer looming for Royal Palm Beach's McKenzie – Sun Sentinel".South Florida Sun-Sentinel.March 25, 2015.RetrievedJuly 26,2015.
  5. ^"Triston McKenzie, newest Indian, dreaming sweet dreams".cleveland.July 1, 2015.
  6. ^ab"Triston McKenzie Minor Leagues Statistics".Baseball-Reference.Sports Reference.RetrievedJanuary 28,2023.
  7. ^"Triston McKenzie: Indians' pitching prospect on the rise".RetrievedMarch 3,2018.
  8. ^"Will Futures Game nudge Cleveland Indians' Triston McKenzie, Francisco Mejia in right direction?".July 10, 2017.RetrievedMarch 3,2018.
  9. ^"Triston McKenzie looks forward to Futures Game".MLB.RetrievedMarch 3,2018.
  10. ^"Triston, Indians #1 overall prospect".MLB.RetrievedJanuary 15,2019.
  11. ^Joe Noga (October 21, 2019)."Cleveland Indians No. 1 prospect Nolan Jones removed from Arizona Fall League after aggravating previous hand injury".The Plain Dealer.RetrievedNovember 8,2019.
  12. ^Mandy Bell (November 20, 2019)."Indians add McKenzie to 40-man roster".MLB.RetrievedNovember 21,2019.
  13. ^Mandy Bell (August 22, 2020)."Dream debut for McKenzie: 10 K's and a W".MLB.RetrievedAugust 24,2020.
  14. ^"Cleveland's Triston McKenzie strikes out 10 in MLB debut and first competitive start in nearly two years".CBSSports.
  15. ^ab"Triston McKenzie Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More".Baseball-Reference.Sports Reference.RetrievedJanuary 28,2023.
  16. ^"Cleveland Indians option RHP Triston McKenzie to Triple-A, recall LHP Kyle Nelson".May 22, 2021.
  17. ^Mcwilliam, Bryan (January 11, 2022)."Stroman offers to buy Rolexes for McKenzie, Toussaint if they pitch well".theScore.RetrievedJanuary 26,2023.
  18. ^Meisel, Zack (October 4, 2022)."Inside Triston McKenzie's journey to a breakout season for the Guardians".The Athletic.RetrievedJanuary 26,2023.
  19. ^"Guardians' Triston McKenzie: Reinstated for season debut".cbssports.RetrievedJune 4,2023.
  20. ^"Guardians' Triston McKenzie: Scratched with elbow issue".cbssports.RetrievedJuly 11,2023.
  21. ^"Guardians' Triston McKenzie: Shut down for multiple weeks".cbssports.RetrievedJuly 11,2023.
  22. ^"Guardians' Triston McKenzie: Moved to 60-day IL".cbssports.RetrievedJuly 11,2023.
  23. ^"Guardians' Triston McKenzie: Reinstated for Sunday's start".cbssports.RetrievedSeptember 25,2023.
  24. ^"Indians starter Triston McKenzie reflecting on major league debut in 2020, mentoring those around him".

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