Kyle McClellan, baseball player, 2008-2013

Kyle McClellan

Born: 6/12/1984 in Florissant, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-01 | Final Game: 2013-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Kyle William McClellan

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Biography

Kyle McClellan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2013. Born in 1984, McClellan made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he became known for his versatility, serving both as a starter and a reliever throughout his career. Over his time in the league, he compiled a record of 19-24 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, highlighting his ability to keep runs to a minimum while facing some of the best hitters in the game. McClellan recorded a total of 260 strikeouts and notched 6 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His contributions were particularly significant during the Cardinals' competitive years, as he was part of a pitching staff that helped the team contend in the National League. After his retirement in 2013, McClellan left behind a legacy as a reliable arm whose career was marked by resilience and adaptability in a sport that often demands both from its players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 24 268 17 0 0 6 387.3 359 163 45 140 260 3.79 0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 7.4% better than 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
2008 STL NL 2 7 68 0 0 0 1 75.7 79 34 26 59 4.04 4.32 (+6%) -
2009 STL NL 4 4 66 0 0 0 3 66.7 56 25 34 51 3.37 4.32 (+22%) -
2010 STL NL 1 4 68 0 0 0 2 75.3 58 19 23 60 2.27 4.08 (+44%) -
2011 STL NL 12 7 43 17 0 0 0 141.7 143 66 43 76 4.19 3.94 (-6%) -
2012 STL NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 18.7 16 11 9 11 5.30 4.01 (-32%) -
2013 TEX AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 9.3 7 8 5 3 7.71 3.87 (-100%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
269 46 3 6 1 0 0 4 0 1 18 0.130 0.149 0.152 0.301 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 58.8% 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
2008 STL NL 68 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 STL NL 66 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 STL NL 68 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2011 STL NL 44 35 3 5 1 0 0 4 0 1 12 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2012 STL NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TEX 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
2 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
2011 NLCS SLN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 NLDS1 SLN 1 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 2 0 0 1.0 3 1 1 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2011 NLCS SLN 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 1 0 0 27.00
2009 NLDS1 SLN 0 0 1 0 0 0.7 1 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 268 17 33 43 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SLN P 68 0 7 5 0 0
2009 SLN P 66 0 7 8 0 2
2010 SLN P 68 0 4 8 0 0
2011 SLN P 43 17 14 20 1 3
2012 SLN P 16 0 0 2 0 0
2013 TEX P 7 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 268

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 SLN NL $2,500,000
2011 SLN NL $1,375,000
2010 SLN NL $425,000
2009 SLN NL $411,000
2008 SLN NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $5,101,000