Anthony Kay is an American left-handed pitcher from Stony Brook, New York, who has been building his MLB career since debuting on September 7, 2019. With a 3.96 ERA across 116.0 innings for the Chicago White Sox in 2026, Kay has established himself as the kind of versatile arm that can slot into a rotation or step out of the bullpen when needed.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Anthony Kay
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: Chicago White Sox
- Number: 18
- Bats / Throws: Left / Left
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 225 lb
- Born: March 21, 1995 (age 31)
- Hometown: Stony Brook, NY, USA 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: September 7, 2019
Background
Kay grew up in Stony Brook, New York, and made his big-league debut on September 7, 2019. As a left-handed pitcher, he carries the natural advantage of keeping left-handed hitters off balance — a trait every MLB bullpen values. That ability has helped him stick around and find opportunities across multiple organizations.
Professional Career
Kay’s path to stability wasn’t a straight line. He broke into the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, then made stops with the New York Mets before landing with the White Sox. In 2023, he made brief appearances with the Mets — just 3.1 innings with a 5.40 ERA — and logged 14.2 innings elsewhere that year with a 6.14 ERA. Neither stint was particularly encouraging.
The 2026 season told a different story. Kay went 9-5 with a 3.96 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 94 strikeouts in 116.0 innings for Chicago. Those numbers don’t scream ace, but they do say dependable — exactly what a rebuilding club needs from a rotation piece.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2026 — Chicago White Sox: 9-5, 3.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 94 K, 116.0 IP
- 2023 — New York Mets: 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 3 K, 3.1 IP
- 2023 — Other: 0-0, 6.14 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 11 K, 14.2 IP
Awards and Milestones
Kay hasn’t collected individual awards yet, but his value isn’t measured in trophies — it’s measured in innings. A reliable starter who eats up 116 frames and keeps his ERA under 4.00 is a genuine asset, especially on a team still finding its footing.
Fun Fact
Kay both throws and bats left-handed, putting him in a small club of pitchers who see the game from the left side in every possible way. His offensive role is limited, but that switch in perspective at the plate is a neat quirk for a guy who already makes a living making hitters uncomfortable.
