Cullen McKay

SUMMER 2023: Played for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League … made nine total appearances and started one game … over eight regular season appearances was 2-0, with a 2.53 ERA in 10.2 innings pitched … credited with the save in his Cape Cod debut after he struck out the final batter in a 6-3 win over Wareham (June 30) … his lone start came against Orleans on July 16 where he pitched 3.1 scoreless frames, struck out one and walked two in a no-decision … both of his wins came in relief – at Brewster on July 31 (1.2 IP, 0 R, 3 SO) and at Hyannis on July 11 (2.0 IP, 0 R).

2023
• Made 10 appearances on the mound, including three starts.
• Struck out 26 batters in 16.2 innings pitched and walked nine.
• Opponents batted .242 off him and he allowed seven earned runs (3.78 ERA)
• Made his first collegiate start at Liberty on April 4. Pitched three innings allowed two hits and struck out a season-high, six batters in a 4-1 Cavalier victory.
• In starts against Liberty (April 4), Mount St. Mary’s (April 12) and Towson (April 26), totaled seven innings, allowed two earned runs and struck out eight batters.
• Did not allow a run in five of his seven relief appearances.
• Fanned five batters in two innings of relief at VCU on April 18, a 19-6 UVA win.
• Pitched two innings in the Charlottesville Regional opener against Army (June 2) and struck out four batters.

MAURY HIGH SCHOOL
• All-Tidewater Team selection
• Served as a team baseball captain at Maury
• The No. 5 overall player in the state of Virginia and the No. 2 right-handed pitcher according to Perfect Game. Also was ranked as the No. 38 right-handed pitcher in the country by PG.

PERSONAL
• Born in Pensacola, Fla.
• Son of Amy Tilghman & Timothy McKay
• Has an older sister Lillian
• Enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences at UVA