RotoWire Partners

Kyle McClellan

29-Year-Old Pitcher – Texas Rangers

2013 Stats

W-L

0-0

ERA

7.11

WHIP

1.26

K

3

SV

0

2013 RotoWire Projections

W-L

ERA

WHIP

K

SV

2013 Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The Cardinals moved McClellan in to the rotation in early 2011, but his season ended with a stint in the bullpen and dead arm. The Cardinals moved him to the bullpen for 2012 but got only 18.2 innings...

Read more about Kyle McClellan

LEAGUE: Majors   40 MAN: YES   BATS: R   THROWS: R   HT: 6' 2"   WT: 215   DOB: 6/12/1984   BORN: Florissant, MO   COLLEGE: None   DRAFTED: 25th Rd    Show ContractHide Contract

$

Kyle McClellan Contract Information:

Agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Rangers in January 2013.

June 9, 2013  –  Kyle McClellan News

▼ More

RotoWire Fantasy Analysis

+ Add To Watchlist

McClellan's contract was purchased from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

To instantly reveal our fantasy analysis of every player – including Kyle McClellan – simply subscribe now.

Kyle McClellan Stats
OPTIONS:   Show Partial SeasonsHide Partial Seasons      Show Minor League StatsHide Minor League Stats       Show 5x5 Stats OnlyShow All Statistics       Click stat headings to sort columns.
Year Age Lg Tm G GS SH IP H ER HR K BB W L SV BS HLD ERA WHIP
2007 23 A Pal 16 1 0 29.0 22 4 0 24 4 4 1 0 1.24 0.90
2007 23 AA SPR 24 0 0 30.7 24 8 2 30 6 2 0 0 2.35 0.98
2008 24 MAJ STL 68 0 0 75.7 79 34 7 59 26 2 7 1 4.04 1.39
2009 25 MAJ STL 66 0 0 66.7 56 25 4 51 34 4 4 3 3.38 1.35
2010 26 MAJ STL 68 0 0 75.3 58 19 9 60 23 1 4 2 1 19 2.27 1.08
2011 27 MAJ STL 43 17 0 141.7 143 66 21 76 43 12 7 0 1 4 4.19 1.31
2012 28 MAJ STL 16 0 0 18.7 16 11 2 11 9 0 1 0 0 1 5.30 1.34
2013 29 AA Fri 6 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.50
2013 29 AAA Rou 6 0 0 7.0 8 2 1 9 2 1 0 2 0 0 2.57 1.43
2013 29 MAJ TEX 5 0 0 6.3 4 5 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 7.11 1.26
AccuScore ROS Projections MAJ   Subscribe now to see the 2013 Rest Of Season AccuScore projections for Kyle McClellan
3-Year Averages MAJ   42 5 0 78.6 72 32 10 49 25 4 4 0 0 8 3.67 1.23
Career  (View All) MAJ   266 17 0 384.3 356 160 44 260 139 19 23 6 3.75 1.29

Age is determined on July 1st of each season.       Jump To:     ▼ Advanced Stats      ▼ Pitcher vs. Batter Stats

No No No
Kyle McClellan Game Log    (View Full Game Log)
# of Days To Display:    Show 14Show 14    Show 30Show 30    Show 60Show 60
DATE OPP IP H R ER HR BB K HBP WP CG W-L SV BS HLD ERA WHIP
Jun. 16 Tor 1.0 2 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 7.11 1.26
Jun. 14 Tor 1.3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 3.38 0.94
Jun. 13 Tor 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 2.25 1.00
Jun. 11 Cle 2.7 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 - 0 0 0 3.00 1.33
Jun. 9 @Tor 0.3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1 0.00 6.00
Last 14 Days
5 Games:  Avg. 1.3 IP/G
6.3 4 5 5 1 4 3 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 1 7.11 1.26
Last 30 Days
5 Games:  Avg. 1.3 IP/G
6.3 4 5 5 1 4 3 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 1 7.11 1.26
Last 60 Days
5 Games:  Avg. 1.3 IP/G
6.3 4 5 5 1 4 3 0 1 0 0-0 0 0 1 7.11 1.26
Today's Game
AccuScore Projection
OAK Subscribe now to see AccuScore's projected stats for Kyle McClellan for today's game.
Next 7 Days
AccuScore Projection
Subscribe now to see AccuScore's projected stats for Kyle McClellan over the next seven days.

Kyle McClellan Split Stats    (View Full Split Stats)

Vs. Left

Year Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR BAA
201311222011.222
201236766102.200
20112473219461208.206

Vs. Right

Year Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR BAA
201315122000.167
2012474310400.238
201136044249717113.297

Home

Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
20136.00003317.501.00
201211.30107513.971.24
201179.75404427124.741.34

Away

Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
20130.30000100.006.00
20127.30004417.361.50
201162.0730321693.481.27
Kyle McClellan Advanced Stats
OPTIONS:   Show Partial SeasonsHide Partial Seasons      Show Minor League StatsHide Minor League Stats      Click stat headings to sort columns.
Year Age Lg Tm G GS IP K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 GB/FB Ratio Strand % Fastball ERA FIP BABIP
2007 23 A Pal 16 1 29.0 7.45 1.24 6.00 0.00 84.6% 1.24 2.17 .276
2007 23 AA SPR 24 0 30.7 8.80 1.76 5.00 0.59 78.6% 2.35 2.68 .280
2008 24 MAJ STL 68 0 75.7 7.02 3.09 2.27 0.83 1.52 72.4% 92.5 MPH 4.04 3.91 .318
2009 25 MAJ STL 66 0 66.7 6.89 4.59 1.50 0.54 1.64 75.6% 91.4 MPH 3.38 4.03 .275
2010 26 MAJ STL 68 0 75.3 7.17 2.75 2.61 1.08 1.51 86.1% 91.3 MPH 2.27 4.20 .243
2011 27 MAJ STL 43 17 141.7 4.83 2.73 1.77 1.33 1.64 72.7% 89.2 MPH 4.19 5.09 .274
2012 28 MAJ STL 16 0 18.7 5.30 4.34 1.22 0.96 1.04 60.9% 90.0 MPH 5.30 5.18 .252
2013 29 AA Fri 6 0 2.0 9.00 4.50 2.00 0.00 100% 0.00 2.70 .355
2013 29 AAA Rou 6 0 7.0 11.57 2.57 4.50 1.29 88.9% 2.57 4.20 .395
2013 29 MAJ TEX 5 0 6.3 4.26 5.68 0.75 1.42 1.00 42.9% 88.8 MPH 7.11 6.20 .168
3-Year Averages MAJ   42 5 78.6 5.61 2.86 1.96 1.15 74.7% 3.67 4.56 .264
Career MAJ   266 17 384.3 6.09 3.25 1.87 1.03 74.3% 3.75 4.46 .275

Age is determined on July 1st of each season.       Jump To:     ▲ Basic Stats      ▲ Split Stats      ▼ Pitcher vs. Batter Stats

No No

2013 Stat Review for Kyle McClellan    As compared to the top 250 relief pitchers in 2012 (min 20 in)

K/BB/HR Stats

A collection of stats that measure different skills.

Explain This

0.75 K/BB
TERRIBLE
4.26 K/9
TERRIBLE
5.68 BB/9
TERRIBLE
88.8 MPH Fastball
POOR
1.4 HR/9
POOR
1.00 GB/FB Ratio
MODERATE GROUNDBALLER
ERA/WHIP/FIP

A few general measures of a pitcher's effectiveness.

Explain This

7.11 ERA
TERRIBLE
1.26 WHIP
AVERAGE
6.20 FIP
TERRIBLE
BABIP/Strand

Balls in play avg. and % of runners left stranded.

Explain This

.168 BABIP
LOW
42.9% Strand Rate
LOW

Texas Rangers Roster

Career Pitcher vs. Batter Stats    (View All Matchup Data)

Worst Matchups for Kyle McClellan (by OPS against, min 5 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Mark Reynolds CLE 5 4 2 4 2 1 0 .800 2.000 2.857
Ramon Hernandez LA 13 6 3 3 1 0 0 .462 1.231 1.731
Mike Morse SEA 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 .400 1.200 1.600
Jeff Keppinger CHI-A 6 3 1 1 1 0 0 .500 1.000 1.571
Alfonso Soriano CHI-N 10 4 2 5 0 4 1 .400 1.100 1.555
Miguel Tejada KC 11 5 2 4 0 1 0 .455 1.000 1.455
David DeJesus CHI-N 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 .400 1.000 1.400
Juan Rivera AZ 5 2 1 2 0 1 1 .400 1.000 1.400
Lyle Overbay NY-A 5 2 1 2 0 0 0 .400 1.000 1.400
Jayson Werth WAS 8 4 1 1 0 2 0 .500 .875 1.375

Best Matchups for Kyle McClellan (by OPS against, min 5 AB)

Batter Team AB H HR RBI BB K SB AVG SLG OPS
Ryan Hanigan CIN 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .167
Corey Hart MIL 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .125
J.J. Hardy BAL 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .125
Jimmy Rollins PHI 9 0 0 0 1 2 0 .000 .000 .100
Neil Walker PIT 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 .000 .000
Brandon Moss OAK 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Paul Janish ATL 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 .000 .000
Angel Sanchez CHI-A 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000
Alex Presley PIT 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 .000 .000
Blake DeWitt ATL 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 .000 .000

Note: Stats are from 2002 through the 2012 season.     Jump To:     ▲ Basic Stats      ▲ Split Stats      ▲ Advanced Stats

Kyle McClellan: Past News Updates   ( ▲ View most recent update )

McClellan (back) made his second rehab appearance at Double-A Frisco on Monday and estimates he's about two weeks from being able to contribute in the majors, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan (back) will move his rehab assignment to Double-A Frisco on Thursday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClennan (shoulder) made his first appearance in extended spring training Monday since being injured in late March, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan (shoulder) expects to throw from the mound on May 1, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan (shoulder) will not exercise the out clause in his contract Friday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan has been diagnosed with a strained right lat muscle, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. He's not expected to resume throwing for 3-to-4 weeks.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan (shoulder) threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut Tuesday.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.
McClellan (shoulder) had no setbacks during a 25-pitch live batting practice session Saturday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Exclusive Fantasy Analysis

Subscribe to RotoWire now to instantly reveal our analysis.

RotoWire's Preseason Outlooks

2013

Subscribe now to see our 2013 outlook.

2012

Pressed into the starting rotation when Adam Wainwright was lost for the season, McClellan held his own early in the year, but wore down later in the season. He moved back to the bullpen when the Cardinals acquired Edwin Jackson in July. By the end of September he had a "dead arm" and he only pitched one game during the long postseason run (he was not even on the World Series roster). With Wainwright returning this year and Shelby Miller waiting in the wings, McClellan should be headed back to the bullpen, so don't expect 12 wins again anytime soon. As long as he keeps his walk rate down (it's been at 2.74 BB/9IP over the last two years), he should be a success as a reliever.

2011

McClellan was probably the Cards' best reliever last season, and he owes it at least partially to shaving nearly two walks per nine innings off his walk rate. Of course, the .243 BABIP and 86.1 percent strand rate have even more to do with it. Even if his home-run rate (1.08 HR/9IP) doesn't improve, there could be a major correction in 2011. He'll pitch in a setup role again this year, but don't expect that sparkling ERA again.

2010

McClellan, who had 15 holds with the Cardinals last year, has turned into a solid-if-unspectacular reliever in his two years in the league. He improved upon his rookie numbers to post a 3.38 ERA and 1.350 WHIP in 2009, though his 51:34 K:BB ratio was a decline from the previous year's 59:26 ratio. He'll get the ball a lot, but unless your league counts holds, his margin is razor-thin.

2009

McClellan started the season strong, but manager Tony La Russa rode him too hard. With the workload catching up with him, McClellan posted a 6.46 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in the second half. Things should go better in 2009 as McClellan and La Russa should work better to determine what he can handle. There's still a possibility that he'll be used as a starter down the road, but he projects as an all-situations reliever this year.