Michael Charles McKenry (born March 4, 1985), nicknamed "The Fort", is an American former professional baseball catcher.

[1] McKenry was originally named to the USA roster for the 2009 Baseball World Cup,[2] but was injured and replaced by Lucas May before the tournament began.

McKenry made his major league debut on September 8, 2010, flying out against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carlos Fisher in his only at bat.

On March 29, 2011, McKenry was traded to the Boston Red Sox for minor league RHP Daniel Turpen.

[5] McKenry made his debut for the Pirates on June 13 and recorded his first major league hit, a single off Houston Astros starter J.

With runners on the corners, Scott Proctor hit a ground ball to Pedro Alvarez, who threw to McKenry, who appeared to tag Julio Lugo out at home.

However, home plate umpire Jerry Meals called him safe, allowing Lugo to score the walk-off run.

On April 14, 2013 McKenry posted his first multi-homer game in the major leagues as he hit 2 home runs, rallying the Pirates to a 10-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

On March 20, the Rockies selected McKenry's contract after he made the Opening Day roster as Wilin Rosario's backup catcher.

On October 14, 2024, McKenry was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes; he subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.