Brett Kennedy

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44+1⁄3 innings. pitched. [2] After graduating, he enrolled at Fordham University (the only Division I school to offer him a scholarship) where he played college baseball for the Fordham Rams. [3] In 2015, his junior year, he compiled a 6–8 record with a 4.14 ERA, striking out 97 and walking only twenty over 87 innings. [4] Over the course of his collegiate career, Kennedy posted a 15–17 record with 3.73 ERA and 218 strikeouts (tied for second-most in school history) in fifty appearances (thirty starts). [3]

Professional career

San Diego Padres

Kennedy was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 11th round (327th overall) of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. [5] He signed and made his professional debut that same year with the Tri-City Dust Devils, going 0–2 with a 2.70 ERA in 12 games (nine starts).

In 2016, he pitched for both the Fort Wayne TinCaps and Lake Elsinore Storm, compiling an 8–11 record with a 3.55 ERA in 28 total starts between both teams, and in 2017, he played with the San Antonio Missions where he pitched to a 13–7 record and 3.70 ERA over 26 starts, earning Texas League All-Star honors. [6] He began 2018 with the El Paso Chihuahuas [7] and was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team. [8] In 16 starts for El Paso, he posted a 10–0 record with a 2.72 ERA.

Kennedy made his Major League debut on August 8, 2018, earning the loss after allowing six runs over four innings to the Milwaukee Brewers. [9] Kennedy recorded his first career win on September 1, 2018, pitching six scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies. [10] In his first Major League season, Kennedy went 1–2 in six starts with a 6.75 ERA and 18 strikeouts before a knee injury ended his season. [11]

Kennedy experienced a lat strain in spring training in 2019 and pitched just one minor league inning that season due to injury. [12] [13] Kennedy was outrighted off the Padres roster on October 31. Kennedy did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to El Paso. [15] He was released by the Padres on September 12, 2021. [16]

Long Island Ducks

On April 5, 2022, Kennedy signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [17] In six starts, he posted a 2–1 record with a 3.03 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 32+2⁄3 innings.

Boston Red Sox

On May 24, 2022, Kennedy's contract was purchased by the Boston Red Sox and he was assigned to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. [18] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

Long Island Ducks (second stint)

On April 7, 2023, Kennedy re-signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [19] Kennedy made 3 starts for the Ducks, recording a 3.09 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

On May 13, 2023, Kennedy's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization and he was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. [20] In 8 starts for Louisville, he logged a 3.71 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 43+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 4, Kennedy was selected to the major league roster. [21] In 5 appearances for Cincinnati, he recorded a 6.50 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 18.0 innings of work. On October 9, Kennedy was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Louisville. [22] The next day, he elected free agency. [23] He re-signed with the Reds on a minor league deal on December 27. [24]

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References

  1. ↑ McGarry, Michael (August 8, 2018). "A.C. grad Brett Kennedy to make MLB debut Wednesday night". The Press of Atlantic City . Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Brigantine's Kennedy selected by Padres in MLB draft". shorenewstoday.com. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Stevens, Nick (August 6, 2018). "San Diego Padres: Brett Kennedy Set To Make Major League Debut". Friars on Base. FanSided . Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Draft tracker: Padres select one local". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 10 June 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  5. ↑ Gill, Mike (June 10, 2015). "A Pair of South Jersey Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft". 973espn.com. ESPN South Jersey . Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ Russo, John (August 19, 2017). "Brigantine's Brett Kennedy inches closer to Major League dream". Press of Atlantic City . Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Brett Kennedy Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
  8. ↑ Sanders, Jeff (June 28, 2018). "Luis Urias, Brett Kennedy named to AAA All-Star Game". San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Three HRs in first lift Brewers past Padres". ESPN.com . Associated Press . Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Kennedy backed by 3 HRs as Padres beat Rockies 7-0". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ Stevens, Nick (September 29, 2018). "San Diego Padres: Brett Kennedy's Surgery And 2019 Role". FriarsOnBase.com. FanSided . Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Padres' Brett Kennedy: Diagnosed with lat strain". CBSSports.com . March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  13. ↑ Kevin Acee (October 30, 2019). "Analysis: As Tingler arrives, Padres face deadline to trim roster to 40 by Monday". The San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  14. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
  15. ↑ "2021 Chihuahuas will have different look with many players new to el Paso". 27 April 2021.
  16. ↑ "Minors: James Wood homers in Arizona; Brett Kennedy released". 14 September 2021.
  17. ↑ "Ducks Ink Former Padres Pitcher Brett Kennedy". oursportscentral.com. 5 April 2022.
  18. ↑ "Brett Kennedy's contract purchased by Boston Red Sox". Long Island Ducks. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Former Padres Pitcher Brett Kennedy Rejoins Flock". Long Island Ducks. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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  21. ↑ "Reds' Brett Kennedy: Added ahead of Tuesday's start". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Reds' Brett Kennedy: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  23. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-10
  24. ↑ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/reds-brett-kennedy-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html
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Brett Kennedy
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Kennedy with the El Paso Chihuahuas in 2018
Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (1994-08-04) August 4, 1994 (age 29)
Pomona, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 8, 2018, for the San Diego Padres