Zach McClellan

Born: 11/25/1978 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-16 | Final Game: 2007-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Zachary Daniel McClellan

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Biography

Zach McClellan, born in 1978, was a right-handed pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned a brief period in 2007. He made his Major League debut on April 16, 2007, showcasing his talents at the highest level of the sport. McClellan played in the Major Leagues until May 13, 2007, during which time he compiled a career record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 13 strikeouts over his limited appearances. Despite the short duration of his career, McClellan contributed to his team's pitching staff during a time when Major League Baseball was undergoing significant changes, including increased emphasis on pitching depth and bullpen specialization. While his time on the mound was fleeting, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and aspirations faced by many players striving to make their mark in the game. Zach McClellan's career remains a testament to the dedication required to reach the Major Leagues, even if only for a brief moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	12	0	0	0	0	14.0	20	9	0	5	13	5.79	0

Career ERA 5.79 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 29.3% worse 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
2007	COL	NL	1	0	12	0	0	0	0	14.0	20	9	5	13	5.79	4.47 (-29%)	708.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2007	COL	NL	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	COL	P	12	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington	Bloomington	IN	1998, 1999, 2000