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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | STL | NL | 2 | 7 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 79 | 34 | 26 | 59 | 4.04 | - |
| 2009 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 66.7 | 56 | 25 | 34 | 51 | 3.37 | - |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 1 | 4 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 75.3 | 58 | 19 | 23 | 60 | 2.27 | - |
| 2011 | STL | NL | 12 | 7 | 43 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 143 | 66 | 43 | 76 | 4.19 | - |
| 2012 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 5.30 | - |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7.71 | 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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | ||