Zach McAllister, baseball player, 2011-2023

Zach McAllister

Born: 12/8/1987 in Chillicothe, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-07 | Final Game: 2023-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Zachary Taylor McAllister

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Biography

Zach McAllister, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact during his career from 2011 to 2018. He played for several teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians, and became known for his solid performances on the mound. McAllister finished his career with a record of 29-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, showcasing his ability to keep games competitive even in high-pressure situations. His career included a total of 547 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's defensive strength. Throughout his playing years, McAllister was recognized for his durability and versatility, often taking on various roles within the pitching staff. He recorded one save over his career, emphasizing his reliability in late-game situations. As he played during an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on analytics, McAllister's contributions were part of a broader narrative in Major League Baseball that highlighted the importance of both traditional skills and modern metrics in evaluating player performance. Following his retirement on August 16, 2018, McAllister left behind a legacy of dedication and competitive spirit in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 35 287 68 0 0 1 597.0 631 275 71 201 547 4.15 0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2011 CLE AL 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 17.7 26 12 7 14 6.11 3.94 (-55%) 255.9
2012 CLE AL 6 8 22 22 0 0 0 125.3 133 59 38 110 4.24 4.01 (-6%) -736.1
2013 CLE AL 9 9 24 24 0 0 0 134.3 134 56 49 101 3.75 3.87 (+3%) -569.5
2014 CLE AL 4 7 22 15 0 0 0 86.0 96 50 28 74 5.23 3.74 (-40%) 644.2
2015 CLE AL 4 4 61 1 0 0 1 69.0 70 23 23 84 3.00 3.96 (+24%) 1423.0
2016 CLE AL 3 2 53 2 0 0 0 52.3 53 20 23 54 3.44 4.19 (+18%) 242.6
2017 CLE AL 2 2 50 0 0 0 0 62.0 53 18 21 66 2.61 4.36 (+40%) 922.2
2018 CLE AL 1 2 41 0 0 0 0 41.7 47 23 10 34 4.97 4.15 (-20%) -373.8
2018 DET AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 10 8 0 5 21.60 — 0.0
2023 NYY AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 5.3 9 6 2 5 10.12 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
287 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2011 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CLE AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CLE AL 24 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CLE AL 22 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2015 CLE AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CLE AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 CLE AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 CLE AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 DET AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 NYY AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALCS CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 WS CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 3.0 4 3 1 2 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2016 ALCS CLE 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 1 0 0 9.00
2016 WS CLE 0 0 2 0 0 2.0 3 2 1 2 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 287 68 34 32 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 CLE P 4 4 0 1 1 0
2012 CLE P 22 22 4 5 1 0
2013 CLE P 24 24 8 6 2 0
2014 CLE P 22 15 5 3 2 0
2015 CLE P 61 1 2 3 2 0
2016 CLE P 53 2 5 3 0 0
2017 CLE P 50 0 7 6 0 2
2018 CLE P 41 0 3 3 1 0
2018 DET P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2023 NYA P 7 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 287

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $1,300,000
2015 CLE AL $520,400
2014 CLE AL $504,500
2013 CLE AL $496,400
Total Career Earnings $2,821,300