Mike Kilkenny
| Mike Kilkenny | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 11, 1945 Bradford, Ontario, Canada | |
| Died: June 28, 2018 (aged 73) London, Ontario, Canada | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1969, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 6, 1973, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 23–18 |
| Earned run average | 4.43 |
| Strikeouts | 301 |
| Teams | |
Michael David Kilkenny (April 11, 1945 – June 28, 2018)[1] was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 139 games for four Major League Baseball teams between 1969 and 1973.
Born in
The majority of his 139 appearances were as a
On August 12, 1969, Kilkenny pitched a three-hit shutout against the
In 1969, Kilkenny was named Tigers Rookie of the Year.[4]
Kilkenny was traded with cash from the Tigers to the Athletics for Reggie Sanders on May 9, 1972.[5]
After his professional career ended, Kilkenny played for the London Majors of the Canadian Intercounty Baseball League where he helped the Majors win the Intercounty title in 1975. He was voted MVP during the regular season, winning the John Bell Memorial trophy with a 9–0 record and 129 strikeouts.
References
- London Free Press. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Frank Robinson joins the 500 home run club". Baseball Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ Watson Spoelstra (October 11, 1969). "Kilkenny Is Tough Pitcher in a Paradise for Swingers". The Sporting News. p. 17.
- ^ 2015 Detroit Tigers Media Guide. pg. 371.
- ^ Detroit Tigers 1974 Press-TV-Radio Guide (scroll down to page 47). Retrieved June 6, 2020
- Intercounty Major Baseball League's 1998 Record Book by Editor Herb Morell and Dominico Productions Inc.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)