Michael McKenry

Born: 3/4/1985 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-08 | Final Game: 2016-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Charles McKenry

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Biography

Michael McKenry, born in 1985, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2010 to 2016. Primarily playing as a position player, McKenry appeared in 311 games over his six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he became a fan favorite for his gritty style of play and ability to perform in clutch situations. Throughout his career, McKenry compiled a total of 200 hits, including 29 home runs, and drove in 103 runs, finishing with a batting average of .238. He also contributed defensively, showcasing his versatility and reliability behind the plate. McKenry's career unfolded during an era when baseball was experiencing a shift towards increased offensive production, yet he carved out a niche as a dependable role player, often stepping up when his team needed him most. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly in pivotal moments, solidified his legacy as a hardworking and dedicated athlete in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
311	839	94	200	48	3	29	103	2	93	235	0.238	0.318	0.406	0.725	358.9

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.721 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
2010	COL	NL	6	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	PIT	NL	58	180	17	40	12	0	2	11	0	14	49	0.222	.255 (-13%)	.320 (-14%)	.399 (-19%)	.719 (-17%)	-559.9
2012	PIT	NL	88	240	25	56	14	0	12	39	0	29	73	0.233	.254 (-8%)	.318 (avg)	.405 (+9%)	.724 (+5%)	228.6
2013	PIT	NL	41	115	9	25	6	0	3	14	0	5	24	0.217	.253 (-14%)	.317 (-17%)	.396 (-12%)	.714 (-15%)	-294.3
2014	COL	NL	57	168	23	53	9	0	8	22	0	22	42	0.315	.251 (+26%)	.313 (+27%)	.386 (+32%)	.700 (+30%)	928.4
2015	COL	NL	58	127	20	26	7	3	4	17	2	22	41	0.205	.254 (-20%)	.316 (+4%)	.404 (-1%)	.721 (+1%)	56.1
2016	STL	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0