2016 (Junior Year): Appeared in eight games, all in relief … did not factor in a decision … posted a 9.00 ERA in seven innings of work … made Illinois State debut at Belmont (2/21) … pitched a scoreless inning at No. 9 Oregon (2/26) … did not allow an earned run over his final four appearances … struck out a career-high two batters on two occasions, at Belmont (2/21) and versus Xavier (4/1) … named to the Missouri Valley Conference and AFNI honor rolls.

Garden City CC: Redshirted as a freshman … pitched in a total of 39 games over redshirt freshman and sophomore campaigns, totaling a record of 4-3, with 11 saves and 64 strikeouts, against only 24 walks, in 39 innings on the mound … went 3-2 with a 4.01 ERA and seven saves as a sophomore … helped team to a super-regional appearance as a redshirt freshman.

Rocky Mountain HS: Competed as a member of the baseball team … helped his team advance to the state tournament as a junior … posted a 3.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts as a senior … batted .357 as a junior.

Personal: Born Aug. 15, 1994 in Fort Collins, Colorado … son of Denny and Kathy McKinney … has a younger sister, Macy … majoring in parks and recreation management.