15 Facts About MacKenzie Gore

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MacKenzie Evan Gore was born on February 24,1999 and is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball.

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MacKenzie Gore made his MLB debut in 2022 with the San Diego Padres.

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3.

MacKenzie Gore led Whiteville to the 1-A state championship four years in a row, winning three, with Gore being named MVP of all three victories.

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MacKenzie Gore was considered one of the top prospects for the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.

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MacKenzie Gore was drafted by the San Diego Padres with the third overall pick.

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MacKenzie Gore began 2019 with the Lake Elsinore Storm, earning California League All-Star honors.

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7.

MacKenzie Gore did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MacKenzie Gore began the 2021 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas, but was placed on the injured list after compiling a 5.

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MacKenzie Gore made three rehab appearances before he was assigned to the San Antonio Missions with whom he threw eight innings in which he walked nine, struck out 16, and gave up three earned runs.

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10.

MacKenzie Gore ended the season being ranked the 56th overall best prospect in baseball and the fourth best left handed pitching prospect.

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11.

MacKenzie Gore was assigned to the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League after the season.

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12.

MacKenzie Gore was not part of the Padres Opening Day roster in 2022, starting the season instead with El Paso after the Padres traded for Sean Manaea the weekend before the season started.

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13.

MacKenzie Gore made his MLB debut on April 15,2022, pitching against the defending champion Atlanta Braves.

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14.

MacKenzie Gore recorded his first career strikeout against Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies with a 96-mile-per-hour fastball.

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15.

MacKenzie Gore made rehabilitation starts for the Rochester Red Wings, but did not pitch for the Nationals in 2022.

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