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Kyle McClellan
From BR Bullpen
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. He was signed by scout Scott Melvin, bypassing a scholarship to the University of Missouri, 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)
