Andrew McKirahan #50

Graduated from Georgetown (TX) High School...from 2009-2011 played 3 seasons for the University of Texas, where in 58 career apps he went 6-1, 3.72...in his sophomore and junior seasons was second team Academic All-Big 12.

2016

MIssed the entire season recovering from a second "Tommy John" surgery to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow...the day before spring training 2017 was traded from the Braves, along with RHP Carlos Portuondo, in exchange for 2B Brandon Phillips.

2015

Spent his fifth professional season with Atlanta after the Braves claimed him off waivers from the Miami Marlins on April 1, 2015. Assigned to the Major League roster as he was originally a Rule 5 claim by the Marlins (from the Chicago Cubs). Made his first career appearance on an Opening Day roster…Made his Major League debut on 4/12 with 1.2 scoreless frames vs. NYM…Made three appearances, 4/12-19, with Atlanta before violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Served an 80-game suspension from April 20 to July 20, 2015; included an assignment with Gwinnett (AAA) and Mississippi (AA)…Returned to action on 7/20. Appeared in 24 games - all in relief - through the remainder of the season, going 1-0 with three holds, 20 strikeouts in 23.0 innings and 6.26 ERA…Surrendered 13 earned runs in 12.1 innings, producing a 9.49 ERA from 8/3-9/3. Opponents batted .390 in that span.