Scott McClain, baseball player, 1998-2008

Scott McClain

Born: 5/19/1972 in Simi Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-05-14 | Final Game: 2008-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 209 lbs

Full name: Scott Michael McClain

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Biography

Scott McClain was a professional baseball player born in 1972, who played primarily as a position player from 1998 to 2008. He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 1998, and concluded his career on September 26, 2008. Over the course of his career, McClain appeared in 44 games, recording 15 hits, which included 2 home runs and 8 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .192. Although his time in the majors was brief, McClain showcased his versatility on the field during a period marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. McClain's professional journey included stints in various minor league teams, where he honed his skills and contributed to his teams' successes. He was known for his determination and work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. Despite not having the most prolific MLB statistics, McClain's career reflects the experience of many players who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. His career serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes in the pursuit of success in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 78 11 15 2 0 2 8 0 9 18 0.192 0.284 0.295 0.579 0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 23.1% 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
1998 TBR AL 9 20 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2005 CHC NL 13 14 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 8 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2008 SFG NL 14 33 7 9 1 0 2 7 0 5 8 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 7 74 6 1 3
3B 10 8 6 11 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 TBA 1B 5 2 24 4 1 1
1998 TBA 3B 3 3 2 2 0 0
2005 CHN 1B 4 1 16 0 0 1
2005 CHN 3B 3 1 1 1 0 0
2007 SFN 1B 3 1 8 0 0 0
2008 SFN 1B 4 3 26 2 0 1
2008 SFN 3B 4 4 3 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Third Base 10