Canadian reliever MacKenzie saw his only significant action with the expansion Mets,
and he was the only pitcher on their 1962 staff to post a winning record (5-4). The
Yale graduate once pointed out to manager Casey Stengel that he was the lowest-paid
member of his graduating class; Stengel replied that MacKenzie had the highest ERA.
(JFC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»October 14, 1961: The Mets purchase 31-year-old P Johnny Antonelli, 1–0 with the Braves this season. Anty elects to retire rather than report. New York also purchases another lefty, Ken Mackenzie (6–4 with Louisville) from the Braves. In two days, the Mets sell Jim Marshall to the Cubs.