Paul McClellan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1991)
Paul McClellan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 2 seasons. Across 17 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 5.26 ERA and 46 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-02
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
Full name: Paul William McClellan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 11.74 | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 3 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 68 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 4.56 | 3.91 (-17%) | -1776.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 78.2 | 82 | 46 | 31 | 46 | 5.26 | — | -1,776 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .174 | .208 | .174 | .382 | 0 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career SLG .174 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.
Career OPS .382 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 13 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .111 |
| Away | 9 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 35.2 | 39 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 5.30 |
| Away | 9 | 43.0 | 43 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 5.23 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | SFG | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-02 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-21 | SFG | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-12 | SFG | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-07 | SFG | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-02 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-08-28 | SFG | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-20 | SFG | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-15 | SFG | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-11 | SFG | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | SFG | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-10-02 | SFG | HOU | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991-09-21 | SFG | SDP | L | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991-09-12 | SFG | CIN | L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991-09-07 | SFG | CHC | L | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-02 | SFG | PIT | — | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991-08-28 | SFG | CHC | L | 4.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991-08-20 | SFG | HOU | — | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991-08-15 | SFG | CIN | W | 7.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991-08-11 | SFG | LAD | — | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
Salary History
Paul McClellan's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McClellan's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo | CA | 1986 |
Paul McClellan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Paul McClellan debuted on September 2, 1990 and played a final game on October 6, 1991. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, from 1990 through 1991. McClellan, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. McClellan is listed at 6'2" and 180 pounds. McClellan was born on February 3, 1966, in San Mateo, CA, USA. McClellan's full given name, per the bio, is Paul William McClellan.
The pitching table credits McClellan with a 3-7 record and a 5.26 ERA in 17 games. Also on McClellan's record: 46 strikeouts. The league ERA over McClellan's seasons was 3.89, so the 5.26 figure ran 35.4% worse than average. 1991 was McClellan's sharpest full season, a 4.56 ERA against the league's 3.91.
Every defensive appearance on record for McClellan, 17 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 5 putouts and 8 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul McClellan
- What years did Paul McClellan play?
- Paul McClellan played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991.
- Was Paul McClellan a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul McClellan pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 46 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Paul McClellan hit?
- Paul McClellan hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Paul McClellan play for?
- Paul McClellan played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (1990–1991).
- What were Paul McClellan's career stats?
- In 17 games, Paul McClellan went 3-7 with a 5.26 ERA, 46 strikeouts, and 78.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Paul McClellan earn in his career?
- Paul McClellan's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McClellan's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Paul McClellan's salary?
- Paul McClellan's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Paul McClellan play?
- Paul McClellan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul McClellan and how much did he weigh?
- Paul McClellan was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Paul McClellan's career ERA?
- Paul McClellan finished with a 5.26 career ERA, going 3-7 with 46 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul McClellan have?
- Paul McClellan recorded 46 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul McClellan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul McClellan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.