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Ian Kennedy | Starting Pitcher

Team:	Arizona Diamondbacks
Age / DOB:	(28) / 12/19/1984
Ht / Wt:	6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $4.265 million, 2014-15: Arb. Eligible, 2016: Free Agent
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Ian Kennedy allowed five runs and three walks on five hits in 5 2/3 innings Sunday against the Padres.

Kennedy has still yet to win a game since Opening Day. He struck out five and was pulled in the sixth inning after giving up back-to-back home runs to Jedd Gyorko and Will Venable. It's his fourth loss in his last five starts and he now has a 5.19 ERA. Kennedy will look to get back on track Friday vs. the Phillies. May 5 - 9:21 PM

Kennedy winless in last six starts
May 5 - 9:21 PM
Ian Kennedy goes seven
Apr 30 - 1:31 AM
Ian Kennedy pitches well in no-decision
Apr 24 - 8:00 PM
Kennedy gives up three runs in loss
Apr 20 - 12:18 AM

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Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy gave up four runs over seven frames in Monday's loss to the Giants.

Kennedy struck out just two batters on the night and gave up seven hits and walked three. The Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter has been up-and-down this season, putting up a couple great starts but also a few clunkers. He'll take a 4.78 ERA and 1.33 WHIP into San Diego this weekend.

Apr 30 - 1:31 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy didn't get a win but pitched well Wednesday, tossing six innings of one-run ball in a 3-2 extra-innings win over the Giants.

The right-hander gave up just four hits, walked two and struck out four. Kennedy has only picked up one win this season, but he's really only pitched poorly once and has struck out 26 over 30 2/3 frames. He'll take a 4.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP into a second straight start against the Giants next week.

Apr 24 - 8:00 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy dropped his second straight start Friday by giving up three runs in six innings against the Rockies.

Kennedy only allowed three hits on the night, but Troy Tulowitzki got to him with a two-run homer in the fourth inning while opposing starter Jhoulys Chacin drove in the third run with a sacrifice fly. He struck out six and walked three in the loss and will attempt to chip away at his 5.47 ERA with a start against the Giants next week.

Apr 20 - 12:18 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy held the Cardinals to two runs Monday while striking out eight over seven innings in the 6-2 victory.

Kennedy allowed back-to-back doubles in the first and a two-out RBI single in the seventh, but he was pretty filthy in between, showing excellent command and a nasty Vulcan changeup. The righty's 2011 season will likely end up being an outlier, but his 2010 and 2012 version is still pretty darn good.

Apr 2 - 1:20 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy was lights-out Tuesday in his final tune-up before Opening Day, tossing 6 2/3 innings while striking out again against the Angels.

He gave up just two hits and walked one. It was a lineup composed of many Angels backups and minor leaguers, but Kennedy's showing was impressive nonetheless. He finishes Cactus League play with a 4.67 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 17 1/3 frames.

Mar 26 - 11:54 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy offered a mixed bag in Thursday's start against the Indians, striking out seven but allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings.

A Michael Brantley three-run shot with two outs in the first was the big blow. Kennedy has had a rough spring for the D'Backs, posting a 7.59 ERA over three outings. He'll start on Opening Day against the Cardinals.

Mar 21 - 6:24 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy left Saturday's game against the Padres after getting hit by a liner below the left knee in the fourth inning.

Kennedy is slated to serve as the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter this season, and the move to pull him Saturday was more a precautionary measure than anything. A team spokesperson said the right-hander should be fine.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

Mar 16 - 5:42 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy has been named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter.

He's the obvious choice. Kennedy fell back a bit last year after finishing fourth in the NL Cy Young voting in 2011, but he still had a good 4.02 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 187/55 K/BB ratio in 208 1/3 innings. Trevor Cahill, Brandon McCarthy and Wade Miley will follow him in some order, with the No. 5 spot up for grabs until Daniel Hudson returns.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

Feb 25 - 2:12 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with RHP Ian Kennedy by agreeing to a one-year, $4.265 million contract.

It's a big raise, as Kennedy was arbitration-eligible for the first time. After finishing fourth in the NL Cy Young voting in 2011, Kennedy fell back with a 4.02 ERA last season. He'll be the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter in 2013.

Jan 18 - 2:11 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy allowed just two unearned runs across seven innings of Arizona's 2012 finale Wednesday, but got stuck with a hard-luck loss in a 2-1 setback against the Rockies.

Kennedy struck out eight and walked none as he fell to 15-12. Kennedy predictably regressed from a 2011 where he finished fourth in the Cy Young balloting, but was still solid, posting a 4.02 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 187/55 K/BB ratio in 208 1/3 innings. He turned in a 3.75 ERA in 100 2/3 frames after the All-Star break. Kennedy figures to be a bit undervalued in fantasy drafts next spring.

Wed, Oct 3, 2012 11:58:00 PM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy allowed three runs on four hits and six walks in 5 2/3 innings Friday, but escaped with a win in Arizona's 8-3 victory over the Cubs.

Kennedy struck out five and allowed a two-run homer to light-hitting Dave Sappelt in improving to 15-11. Kennedy hasn't pitched to near the level he did during his excellent 2011, but has now reached the 15-win and 200-inning thresholds in back-to-back campaigns. He should take the ball for Wednesday's finale against the Rockies at home.

Sat, Sep 29, 2012 01:09:00 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy was terrific in Tuesday’s win over the Padres, allowing just one run in eight strong innings.

He walked two and punched out six. Kennedy has won each of his last two starts, and now owns a 14-11 record, 4.08 ERA and 168/47 K/BB ratio in 189 2/3 innings on the season. He’ll face a much tougher task when he takes on the Rockies in Colorado on Sunday but is probably a must-start.

Wed, Sep 19, 2012 12:12:00 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy was outstanding in Tuesday’s win over the Dodgers, scattering four hits over 7 1/3 scoreless innings.

He struck out six without issuing a free pass. Going toe-to-toe with Clayton Kershaw, Kennedy stepped up and out-dueled the defending NL Cy Young Award winner. The Arizona righty will head into Tuesday’s home tilt against the Padres with a 13-11 record, 4.21 ERA and 162/45 K/BB ratio through 181 2/3 innings.

Wed, Sep 12, 2012 12:33:00 AM

Ian Kennedy - S - Diamondbacks

Ian Kennedy struggled on Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Giants.

Kennedy struck out five and walked one. Most of the damage came in the sixth inning, when Hunter Pence delivered an RBI double, then came around to score on a two-run homer from Brandon Belt. While he’s shown glimpses of his 2011 form, Kennedy has had difficulty stringing together quality outings. He’ll head into Tuesday’s showdown with the Dodgers with a 13-11 record, 4.39 ERA and 156/45 K/BB ratio.

Wed, Sep 5, 2012 02:37:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Miguel Montero
	2	Wil Nieves
1B	1	Paul Goldschmidt
	2	Eric Hinske
2B	1	Aaron Hill D.L. Aaron Hill was not cleared to resume activities Monday after a doctor determined that his left hand had not healed sufficiently. "He's going to be waiting and try to get some more growth on that bone," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. Hill to this point has been limited to running and standing in on bullpen sessions to track pitches. It's unlikely that he'll be ready to return before June now. May 13
	2	Willie Bloomquist D.L. Willie Bloomquist (oblique) will play in an extended spring training on Thursday. He'll play in 1-2 extended spring games before beginning a rehab assignment if all goes well. Barring another setback, Bloomquist should be ready for activation before the end of the month. May 14
	3	Josh Wilson
SS	1	Cliff Pennington
	2	Didi Gregorius
3B	1	Martin Prado
	2	Eric Chavez
LF	1	Jason Kubel Sidelined Jason Kubel has been out of the starting lineup the past two games after aggravating his left quadriceps injury. The injury forced him onto the disabled list earlier this season. "Just trying to get over that," Kubel said. "We decided to give it a few days rest." Kubel was batting .333/.375/.600 with two homers and six RBI before going down with the injury on April 9 and he's struggled mightily since, batting .167 since his activation. Arizona begins a three-game series Friday against Florida and Kubel's former Twins teammate Kevin Slowey. Cody Ross and A.J. Pollock will pick up additional at-bats if Kubel can't play. May 17
	2	Gerardo Parra
CF	1	Adam Eaton D.L. The Diamondbacks have shifted Adam Eaton's (elbow) rehab assignment from Triple-A Reno to High-A Visalia. Eaton is currently being limited to DH duties and the pitchers at Triple-A Reno will hit for the next week, so he had to find a new team to rehab with. Eaton is still a week or so away from manning center field. He's expected to rejoin the D'Backs near the end of May. May 11
	2	A.J. Pollock
RF	1	Cody Ross
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Ian Kennedy
	2	Brandon McCarthy
	3	Trevor Cahill
	4	Wade Miley
	5	Patrick Corbin
	6	Daniel Hudson D.L. Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw 55 pitches over two innings in a live batting practice session on Monday. "He looked good," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. "He was overthrowing in the first inning but he came back in the second and had much better location. Overall it was good." Hudson will now begin throwing on a regular five-day cycle, mixing in a bullpen session in between each outing as he would do during the regular season. The D'Backs are hoping to get him back just before the All-Star break. Apr 29
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	J.J. Putz D.L. J.J. Putz will not require major elbow surgery. Putz has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament, a strained flexor pronator and nerve irritation in his right elbow -- all of which can be addressed through rehab. He will try to return before the end of the 2013 season. Heath Bell has taken over Arizona's ninth-inning gig. May 9
	2	Heath Bell
	3	David Hernandez
	4	Matt Reynolds
	5	Brad Ziegler
	6	Josh Collmenter
	7	Tony Sipp
	8	Will Harris

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