Kit McKenna
From BR Bullpen
James William McKenna
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut July 7, 1898
- Final Game September 27, 1899
- Born February 10, 1873 in Lynchburg, VA USA
- Died March 31, 1941 in Lynchburg, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Kit McKenna pitched in the majors in 1898 and 1899. In 1899, he was with the 1899 Baltimore Orioles, in the first year that John McGraw was a manager. McKenna threw 8 wild pitches in 8 games, but otherwise was more effective than he had been in 1898.
Referred to as "McKenna the silent" by the NY Evening Telegram, April 22, 1899.
