The 2010 Mets Draft – 8th Round Pick Kenny McDowall
The Mets selected RHP Kenny McDowall in the 8th round of the 2010 MLB draft with the 242nd overall selection.
Kenny only pitched one season in the Mets system, making 12 appearances out of the bullpen in 2011 for the Kingsport Mets (Rookie) of the Appalachian League and the Gulf Coast League Mets (Rookie) of the Gulf Coast League. He posted a record of 3-1 with an ERA of 2.25 in 20 innings, allowing 12 hits, walking 9 and striking out 11 with a WHIP of 1.05.
Kenny McDowall was released by the Mets on June 13, 2012.
In 2013, Kenny pitched for the independent Taos Blizzard in the Pecos League, appearing in 6 games (4 starts) with a record of 1-1 and an ERA of 8.20. He pitched 18 2/3 innings, allowed 25 hits, walked 10 and struck out 19 with a WHIP of 1.88.
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