Zach McAllister
Born: 12/8/1987 in Chillicothe, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-07-07 | Final Game: 2018-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Zachary Taylor McAllister
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 6.11 | 255.9 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 6 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.3 | 133 | 59 | 38 | 110 | 4.24 | -736.1 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 9 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 134 | 56 | 49 | 101 | 3.75 | -569.5 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 4 | 7 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 96 | 50 | 28 | 74 | 5.23 | 644.2 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.0 | 70 | 23 | 23 | 84 | 3.00 | 1423.0 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 53 | 20 | 23 | 54 | 3.44 | 242.6 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 53 | 18 | 21 | 66 | 2.61 | 922.2 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 47 | 23 | 10 | 34 | 4.97 | -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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | ||