User:GhostRiver/kennedy
| Ian Kennedy | |
|---|---|
 Kennedy with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 19, 1984 Huntington Beach, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 1, 2007, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 15, 2023, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 104-114 |
| Earned run average | 4.16 |
| Strikeouts | 1,775 |
| Saves | 66 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ian Patrick Kennedy[1] (born December 19, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Between 2007 and 2023, he played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Early life[edit]
College career[edit]
Professional career[edit]
Draft and minor leagues (2006–2007)[edit]
- 2006 Staten Island Yankees
- 2006 West Oahu CaneFires
- 2007 Tampa Yankees
- 2007 Trenton Thunder
- 2007 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
New York Yankees (2007–2009)[edit]
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks (2010–2013)[edit]
- 2010
- 2011
- 2012
- 2013
San Diego Padres (2013–2015)[edit]
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At the 2013 MLB trade deadline, the Diamondbacks traded Kennedy to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Joe Thatcher, Matt Stites, and a compensatory pick in the 2014 MLB draft.[2] Padres general manager Josh Byrnes had previously held the position in Arizona, where he facilitated the Diamondbacks' trade for Kennedy four years prior. He referred to Kennedy as "the first guy I have ever traded for twice".[3]
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
At the end of the 2015 season, the Padres tendered Kennedy a one-year, $15.8 million qualifying offer, which he rejected in favor of becoming a free agent.[4]
Kansas City Royals (2016–2020)[edit]
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- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Texas Rangers (2021)[edit]
- 2021
Philadelphia Phillies (2021)[edit]
At the 2021 MLB trade deadline, the Rangers sent Kennedy, Kyle Gibson, Hans Crouse, and approximately $4 million in cash to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Spencer Howard, Kevin Gowdy, and Josh Gessner.[5] By acquiring Kennedy as the team's new closer, Philadelphia could move Ranger Suárez back into the starting rotation, which had struggled to perform consistently and play deep into games.[6] As a Phillie, Kennedy struggled with home runs, allowing six in his first 13+2⁄3 innings with his new team.[7] After allowing back-to-back home runs to Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard in a blown save against the Colorado Rockies on September 9, Phillies manager Joe Girardi told reporters that Kennedy would remain the team's closer,[8] while Kennedy said he would "be a goldfish" and forget his past performances in subsequent outings.[9]
- 2021
Second stint with Arizona Diamondbacks (2022)[edit]
On March 16, 2022, Kennedy rejoined the Diamondbacks on a one-year, $4.75 million contract with a mutual option for the 2023 season.[10] There, he was tasked with acting as the setup man to longtime teammate Mark Melancon, who served as Arizona's closer.[11]
- 2022
Second stint with Texas Rangers (2023)[edit]
- 2023
Retirement[edit]
Pitching style[edit]
Personal life[edit]
Kennedy married Allison Jaskowiak, a former USC basketball player, on October 6, 2007, in Kirkwood, Missouri.[12] Many of his teammates had planned to attend the ceremony, which ultimately conflicted with the Yankees' 11-inning ALDS game against the Cleveland Indians.[13] The couple have six children.[14]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ian Kennedy Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Center, Bill (July 31, 2013). "Padres add RHP Ian Kennedy to rotation". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Ian Kennedy traded to Padres". ESPN. Associated Press. July 31, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Lin, Dennis (November 13, 2015). "Kennedy, Upton decline qualifying offers". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (July 30, 2021). "Phils trade for Gibson, Kennedy; Galvis back". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Seidman, Corey (July 31, 2021). "A major, post-trade deadline shakeup in Phillies' starting rotation". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Salisbury, Jim (September 9, 2021). "Kennedy's missile crisis turns would-be Phillies win into horrible loss". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Lauber, Scott (September 9, 2021). "Phillies' Joe Giardi after Ian Kennedy blows save vs. Rockies: 'He's our closer'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Zolecki, Todd (September 10, 2021). "Kennedy adopts 'goldfish' mentality in 'pen". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Randhawa, Manny (March 16, 2022). "Righty Ian Kennedy joins D-backs". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Jake (March 17, 2022). "Ian Kennedy 'happy to set up' D-backs closer, old friend Mark Melancon". KMVP-FM. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Epting, Chris (October 4, 2007). "In the pipeline". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Yanks rook, USC hoops player wed". Philadelphia Daily News. October 8, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Lauber, Scott (August 13, 2021). "Ian Kennedy's signature moment came against the Phillies. Ten years later, the closer is trying to make new memories with them". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 4, 2023.