Seth McClung
Born: 2/7/1981 in Lewisburg, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-03-31 | Final Game: 2009-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 280 lbs
Full name: Michael Seth McClung
Biography
Seth McClung, born in 1981, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009. Over the course of his career, McClung showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 26-34 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46. He struck out a total of 314 batters and recorded 6 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
McClung played during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the ongoing discussions around pitcher performance and the evolving dynamics of the game. His career spanned various clubs, including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Florida Marlins, where he endeavored to make his mark against some of the game's toughest hitters. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, McClung's tenacity and versatility as a pitcher remain noteworthy aspects of his legacy in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 34 | 177 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 430.3 | 425 | 261 | 61 | 254 | 314 | 5.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 4 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 5.35 | - |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 7 | 11 | 34 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.3 | 106 | 80 | 62 | 92 | 6.59 | - |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 6 | 12 | 39 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 103.0 | 120 | 72 | 68 | 59 | 6.29 | - |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3.75 | 471.2 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 6 | 6 | 37 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.3 | 93 | 47 | 55 | 87 | 4.02 | -420.6 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 3 | 3 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 62 | 34 | 39 | 40 | 4.94 | -2710.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.185 | 0.185 | 0.222 | 0.407 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TBR | AL | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 37 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 41 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 177 | 51 | 19 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | P | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | TBA | P | 34 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | TBA | P | 39 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIL | P | 37 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIL | P | 41 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 177 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $1,662,500 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $750,000 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $343,000 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $320,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $302,500 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,678,000 | ||