Mike McClendon
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2012)
Mike McClendon was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA and 35 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 187.9.
- 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
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-08-14
- Last Game
- 2012-08-20
Full name: Michael Melton McClendon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 3.00 | 4.08 (+26%) | 402.1 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 2.63 | 3.94 (+33%) | 188.8 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6.43 | 4.01 (-60%) | -403.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 50 | 21 | 15 | 35 | 3.88 | — | 188 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 30.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIL | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 35 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 24.2 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 4.38 |
| Away | 18 | 24.0 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 3.38 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | MIL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-19 | MIL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-13 | MIL | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-03 | MIL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-01 | MIL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-26 | MIL | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-27 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-04-25 | MIL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-04-21 | MIL | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-03 | MIL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | MIL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-19 | MIL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-13 | MIL | COL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-03 | MIL | STL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-01 | MIL | HOU | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-26 | MIL | AZ | — | 2.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-27 | MIL | STL | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-04-25 | MIL | HOU | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-04-21 | MIL | COL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-03 | MIL | MIA | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Mike McClendon: the record in brief
Mike McClendon's major league career runs from a debut on August 14, 2010 to a final game on August 20, 2012. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. At 225 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame, McClendon is listed as a pitcher. The bio says McClendon batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is April 3, 1985, in Arlington, TX, USA. The given name on file is Michael Melton McClendon.
McClendon's career pitching line is 5 wins, 0 losses and a 3.88 ERA over 35 appearances. McClendon had 35 strikeouts. McClendon's 3.88 ERA was close to the 4.01 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.63 in 2011, when the league's was 3.94. McClendon's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 187.9.
The position breakdown shows 35 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, McClendon's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 11 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike McClendon
- What years did Mike McClendon play?
- Mike McClendon played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
- Was Mike McClendon a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike McClendon pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 35 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike McClendon hit?
- Mike McClendon hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Mike McClendon play for?
- Mike McClendon played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (2010–2012).
- What were Mike McClendon's career stats?
- In 35 games, Mike McClendon went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA, 35 strikeouts, and 48.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike McClendon play?
- Mike McClendon played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike McClendon and how much did he weigh?
- Mike McClendon was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Mike McClendon's career ERA?
- Mike McClendon finished with a 3.88 career ERA, going 5-0 with 35 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike McClendon have?
- Mike McClendon recorded 35 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike McClendon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike McClendon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.