Michael Melton McClendon (born April 3, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2010 to 2012.

Mike McClendon
McClendon with the Milwaukee Brewers
Pitcher
Born: (1985-04-03) April 3, 1985 (age 39)
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 14, 2010, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
August 20, 2012, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–0
Earned run average3.88
Strikeouts35
Teams

Career edit

Milwaukee Brewers edit

McClendon was drafted by the Brewers in the 10th round of the 2006 amateur entry draft out of Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, FL after two seasons under head coach Mike Nicholson. In 2006, he made his professional debut for the Rookie League Helena Brewers. In 2007, he was promoted to the Class A West Virginia Power, and then the Class A-Advanced Brevard County Manatees. McClendon played the entire 2008 season with the Manatees. In 2009, he was promoted to the Double-A Huntsville Stars. He played the majority of the 2010 season with Huntsville and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. On August 12, he was called up to Milwaukee to replace reliever LaTroy Hawkins who was placed on the disabled list.[1] He made his major league debut on August 14, pitching three scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies, becoming the first ever Brewers pitcher to start a career with at least three perfect innings.[2]

Colorado Rockies edit

On June 3, 2014, McClendon signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.

Brother Elephants edit

McClendon signed with the Brother Elephants of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2015 season.

York Revolution edit

On April 8, 2016, McClendon signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

References edit

  1. ^ McCalvy, Adam. "Hawkins back to DL, McClendon up." Brew Beat. 12 August 2010. Retrieved on 12 August 2010
  2. ^ Joshi, Sunil. "McClendon perfect in debut appearance." Major League Baseball. 15 August 2010. Retrieved on 15 August 2010.

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