Cla Meredith, baseball player, 2005-2010

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

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

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

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