Emporia State University Athletics

McKinzie played baseball for the Hornets from 1983-86. An Emporia native, McKenzie was a two-time NAIA All-American and Academic All-American. He led ESU to the NAIA World Series in 1984 and '86 and was named District 10 and Area III Player of the Year in 1985. In 1986, he was named to the NAIA College World Series All-Tournametn team and, in 1984, he earned a win in relief against eventual champion Lewis and Clark. He hurled the Hornets to three District 10 titles, and two Area III crowns. He is the all-time ESU career leader in appearances and is second in innings pitched. He won a school record 14 games in 1985 and threw a one-hitter against the University of Texas, but lost 2-0. His 16 starts in 1986 also is a single season school standard. Following his career at ESU, he played two seasons in the Kansas City Royals organization.