Lamar University Athletics

2017:
• Fielded perfectly in 2017, with 47 putouts and seven assists in 54 chances
• Played the role of assassin behind the plate, sniping five of nine base runners that attempted to steal a base on him
• Notched his first Cardinal hit, a two-run homer, in the sixth inning of Lamar’s 15-7 win over Prairie View A&M on Mar. 14.
• Led off with a double in the second inning of his first career start, at Northwestern State on Mar. 28. He scored later that inning

Prior to Lamar:
• Voted as a second-team all-conference catcher.
• Hit .320 with 40 runs batted in and nine home runs.
• Member of the Panola Dean’s List.
 
High School:
• Two-time All-State honoree and was a three-time defensive MVP.
• Was the district Newcomer of the Year his freshman season.
• Led Hughes Springs to a 123-20 mark during his four seasons, including a state runner-up finish his junior season.
• Also a football letterman, district MVP and all-state football player.
• Four-year letterman in both sports.
• Graduated with a 3.3 grade point average.
 
Personal:
• Born Chad Allan McKinney on Aug. 11, 1995.
• Son of Mary and Greg McKinney.
• Two brothers, Jarrod and Ryan.
• Majoring in criminal justice.
•Wants to become a police officer.