Michael Seth McClung (born February 7, 1981), nicknamed Big Red, is an American former professional

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. In his career, he pitched as a

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and as a

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Career

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

McClung began the season with the

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as a starting pitcher, was sent later that year to the minor leagues, and was converted to be a closer.

Milwaukee Brewers

He started the season in Triple-A Durham of the

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, before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for

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on July 27. He was then assigned to the

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of the

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before being called up to Milwaukee on August 21, making his debut with the Brewers in a relief appearance on the same day. He began the season in the Brewers bullpen, later being moved into the rotation in place of Carlos Villanueva. His first appearance as a starter for Milwaukee was against the

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on May 24. After the Brewers traded for

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, McClung and

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shared a spot in the rotation with Bush pitching on the road and McClung pitching at home. This experiment ended on August 2, with Bush taking the rotation spot and McClung moving to the bullpen.

Florida Marlins

On February 1, 2010, McClung signed a minor league contract with the

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with an invite to spring training. He was released on March 30.

Texas Rangers

On December 17, 2010 the Texas Rangers signed McClung. He was released on July 13, 2011.

Second Stint with Brewers

On January 10, 2012, McClung signed a minor league deal with the Brewers. On July 31, McClung was released. He went 2–13 with a 6.36 ERA in 21 appearances (20 starts) with Triple-A Nashville.

Chicago Cubs

On August 12, McClung signed a minor league deal with the

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. In 2013, McClung pitched for the

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of the

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Pittsburgh Pirates

McClung signed a minor league deal with the

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on November 20, 2013. He was released on March 22, 2014.

Personal life

McClung is the uncle of internet sensation and former Texas Tech basketball star Mac McClung. Mac grew up going to games and spending time with his big league uncle, surrounding himself with high levels of success at a young age. Seth could be attributed to inspiring the younger McClung as he encouraged Mac to achieve greatness and for his "younger generation of the family to pass isaccomplishments".

References

External links

MLB.com: Seth McClung
{{DEFAULTSORT:McClung, Seth 1981 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Bakersfield Blaze players Baseball players from West Virginia Charleston RiverDogs players Durham Bulls players Hudson Valley Renegades players Iowa Cubs players Major League Baseball pitchers Mexican League baseball pitchers Milwaukee Brewers players Montgomery Biscuits players Nashville Sounds players Orlando Rays players People from Lewisburg, West Virginia Pericos de Puebla players Princeton Devil Rays players Round Rock Express players Sultanes de Monterrey players Tampa Bay Devil Rays players