Anthony Kay Stats

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Anthony Kay recorded his first win of the season on Thursday, tossing five shutout innings in the club's 9-0 win over the Orioles. The pressure was taken off the left-hander early since the offense put up six runs in the bottom of the first, but he still shined by finishing the night giving up just five hits and two walks. He also tied his career high by striking out eight batters in what was a spot start since Steven Matz was placed on the COVID IL last week. Matz should rejoin the rotation for his regular turn next week versus the Mariners, meaning Kay will either stick around as a long reliever in the bullpen, or get sent back down to Triple-A.

4 months ago

Toronto Blue Jays starter Anthony Kay pitched excellent in Saturday's start versus the Phillies, allowing no runs over four frames of work. He surrendered just one hit and two walks while striking out six in the 79-pitch outing, although he didn't pitch deep enough to earn the win. He did, however, give the coaching staff plenty of reason for him to make another start next time through the rotation since there's a vacant spot with Nate Pearson dealing with an injury. Kay's start was nice tonight, but it's difficult to trust him in any format until he strings together some consistent outings. If he sticks in the rotation, he'll face the Rays next week in Dunedin.

5 months ago

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Kay will start Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The sophomore lefty was recalled from the alternate training site to fill in for injured starter Ross Stripling (forearm). Kay had a decent spring but was caught in a numbers crunch. He posted a 4.61 ERA with a K:BB of 12:7 in 13 2/3 innings. The southpaw pitched in 13 games at the MLB level in 2020 and threw more effectively than his 5.14 ERA would suggest. He allowed seven earned runs over 2 2/3 innings in his final two appearances in 2020 before being demoted. Overall, he struck out 22 batters in 21 innings but struggled with his control while working as a reliever.

over 6 months ago