During his three-year career from 2003-05, Head hit. Head was one of the most accomplished two-way players of the new century. 'Make sure you keep an eye on Brendan McKay,' he texted. Appropriately, his first career strikeout came on an 81 mph curve against Scott Hurst.ĭays later, Louisville coach Dan McDonnell sent a text message insisting that the first weekend didn't really showcase just how good his all of his freshmen would be. He worked two scoreless innings that day, pitching at 88-92 mph and flashing a power curveball that would become one of his trademarks. It was opening weekend of the 2015 season, and Louisville was down 8-6 against the Titans, so the coaching staff decided to give McKay, their prized freshman lefthander, a chance on the mound.
Brendan McKay's collegiate debut came in the eighth inning of a Sunday game against Cal State Fullerton in Clearwater, Fla.
