Kyle McClellan
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Kyle William McClellan
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 205 lb.
- High School Hazelwood West High School
- Debut April 1, 2008
- Born June 12, 1984 in Florissant, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Kyle McClellan, a St. Louis native, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 25th round of the 2002 amateur draft and made his pro debut that summer with the Johnson City Cardinals. Originally a starter, he had Tommy John surgery in 2005 and ulnar nerve surgery the next year before coming back as a reliever. He began the 2007 campaign with the Palm Beach Cardinals, where he posted a 1.24 ERA and striking out 24 in 16 games before being promoted to the Springfield Cardinals in June. He did not allow a run in his first 10 outings with Springfield and put up a 2.35 ERA and notched 30 strikeouts in 24 games.
McClellan made the St. Louis Opening Day roster in 2008 and made his big league debut on April 1st, retiring all 3 batters he faced.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 (he did not play in the World Series)
