Cla Meredith
Born: 6/4/1983 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-05-08 | Final Game: 2010-05-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Olise Cla Meredith
Biography
Cla Meredith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1983, he made a name for himself during his brief career, showcasing a solid pitching performance characterized by a career record of 14-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Meredith tallied a total of 189 strikeouts over the course of his career, along with one save. His contributions on the mound were particularly valued in relief situations, where he demonstrated an impressive capacity to navigate high-pressure innings.
Meredith's playing career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was grappling with the implications of the steroids era and evolving strategies in pitching. His style was marked by a focus on control and deception, allowing him to thrive despite the competition he faced. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Cla Meredith left a lasting impression, particularly among fans of the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the Florida Marlins. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and dynamics of a pitcher in the contemporary era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 283.3 | 300 | 114 | 24 | 80 | 189 | 3.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 5 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 1.07 | - |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 5 | 6 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 94 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 3.50 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 0 | 3 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 79 | 32 | 24 | 49 | 4.09 | - |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 3.77 | -299.1 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 47 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 4.17 | - |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 5.40 | -952.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDP | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 80 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 286 | 0 | 22 | 55 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 45 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 80 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 73 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | BAL | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 286 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BAL | AL | $850,000 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $430,900 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $415,000 |
| 2007 | SDN | NL | $387,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,082,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | VA | 2002, 2003, 2004 |