Washburn University Athletics

Background: Graduated from Colby Community College (Colby, Kan.) in May 2014 with an associate’s degree in general studies ... as a sophomore (2014-15) went 1-3 with one save, finishing with a 4.19 ERA in 22 innings pitched ... struck out 18 in final season ... redshirted in 2013-14 due to injury ... as a freshman (2012-13), threw 67 innings with a 4.30 ERA ... compiled a 5-3 record with one save while striking out 47 ... graduated from Cherokee Trail High School (Aurora, Colo.) in 2012 ... freshman season threw 30 innings with a 4.20 ERA on junior varsity ... sophomore season was 3-2 with a 4.26 ERA, 25 strikeouts and eight walks ... junior year was voted All-State honorable mention (DH) with All-Conference First Team honors ... played in the Colorado Top 50 Prospects Game at Coors Field (2011 and 2012) and was second in the state in home runs ... on the mound, was 3-1 with a 5.63 ERA and 43 strikeouts ... at the plate hit .352 with 27 RBI and nine home runs ... picked All-State honorable mention and All-Conference First Team as a pitcher during senior season ... Finished the season with a 2.49 ERA in 45 innings, striking out 60 with a 3-1 record ... hit .379 with 21 RBI and three home runs ... three-year varsity letterwinner in baseball.

Personal:  Born in Aurora, Colo. ... son of Doug Mackay and Theresa Mackay ... has one brother, Preston ... majoring in history.