Triston McKenzie, baseball player, 2020

Triston McKenzie

Born: 8/2/1997 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2020-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Triston Andrew McKenzie

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Biography

Triston McKenzie, born in 1997, is an active pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, having made his Major League Baseball debut on August 22, 2020. Known for his impressive height and slender frame, McKenzie exhibits a unique pitching style characterized by a smooth delivery and a diverse repertoire, including a fastball that can reach the mid-90s, complemented by a sharp curveball and an effective changeup. As he continues to develop his skills at the highest level, he has become a pivotal part of the Guardians’ pitching rotation, contributing to the team's competitive efforts in the American League. Throughout his career, McKenzie holds a record of 21-29 and maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations on the mound. With 458 strikeouts to his name, he has demonstrated a knack for overpowering hitters, making him a significant asset for his team as they navigate the challenges of modern baseball. As he progresses in his career, Triston McKenzie stands out not only for his performance but also for his potential to become a cornerstone of the Guardians' pitching staff in the coming years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 29 88 80 0 0 0 442.0 331 200 73 180 462 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — near 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
2020 CLE AL 2 1 8 6 0 0 0 33.3 21 12 9 42 3.24 4.45 (+27%) 454.6
2021 CLE AL 5 9 25 24 0 0 0 120.0 84 66 58 136 4.95 4.27 (-16%) -1345.9
2022 CLE AL 11 11 31 30 0 0 0 191.3 138 63 44 190 2.96 3.97 (+25%) 1864.7
2023 CLE AL 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 16.0 12 9 13 16 5.06 4.33 (-17%) -69.6
2024 CLE AL 3 5 16 16 0 0 0 75.7 69 43 49 74 5.11 4.08 (-25%) -4570.6
2025 CLE AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 7 7 4 11.12 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +104.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +58.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +38.7% above 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
2020 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 CLE AL 25 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2022 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 CLE AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 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
2022 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 ALWC1 CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALWC2 CLE 1 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 2 0 12.7 7 6 5 15 4.26

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2022 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 4 4 1 5 7.20
2022 ALWC1 CLE 0 0 1 1 0 6.0 2 0 2 8 0.00
2020 ALWC2 CLE 0 0 1 0 0 1.7 1 2 2 2 10.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 88 80 28 27 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 CLE P 8 6 0 4 0 0
2021 CLE P 25 24 5 12 0 0
2022 CLE P 31 30 12 9 1 1
2023 CLE P 4 4 0 0 0 0
2024 CLE P 16 16 9 2 1 0
2025 CLE P 4 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88