Kade McClure explained

Kade McClure
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:12 February 1996
Birth Place:Mentor, Ohio
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Statleague:MLB

Kade Robert McClure (born February 12, 1996) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball for the University of Louisville. He was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.

Personal life

McClure is the son of Brian McClure and Lisa McClure, and has a sibling, Shane. He is married to Ryleigh Vertes, older sister of Dance Moms Star Kendall Vertes, and daughter of Jill Vertes. [1] His father played football at Bowling Green State, and was an NFL quarterback with the Buffalo Bills in 1987.[1] His mother played college volleyball at Bowling Green State.[1] He is 6' 7" tall.[2]

Amateur career

McClure was born and raised in Mentor, Ohio ('14), where grew up and played youth football with future National Football League quarterback Mitch Trubisky.[3] [4] He attended Mentor High School where he played baseball, basketball (at power forward; winning a state championship), and football (at quarterback).[3] [1] [5] [6] As a junior in 2013, McClure went 10–1 with a 0.88 ERA and 83 strikeouts over innings.[7] Although McClure was expected to be selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft, he went undrafted and thus enrolled at the University of Louisville where he played college baseball.[8] [9]

In 2015, McClure's freshman season at Louisville, he appeared in 16 games (four starts) in which he compiled a 1–1 record with a 4.18 ERA.[10] As a sophomore in 2016, he pitched in 15 games (making 13 starts) and went 12–0 with a 2.54 ERA, garnering a 0.88 WHIP while striking out 77 batters over 78 innings, earning All-American honors.[11] [12] [13] Following the season, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Brewster Whitecaps.[13] [14] As a junior in 2017, McClure was Louisville's number two starter.[15] For the year, he started 18 games, pitching to an 8–4 record with a 3.58 ERA, compiling 111 strikeouts over 103 innings.[16] Following the season, he was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[17] [18] [19]

Professional career

Chicago White Sox

McClure signed with the White Sox and made his professional debut in 2017 with the Rookie-level Arizona League White Sox before earning a promotion to the Great Falls Voyagers of the Rookie Advanced Pioneer League in July.[20] In August, he was promoted to the Kannapolis Intimidators of the Single–A South Atlantic League.[21] Pitching between the three teams, he was 1–0 with one save and gave up one run while striking out 19 in 11 innings with an 0.82 ERA.[22] [23] [24]

He began the 2018 season back with Kannapolis, but his season was cut short after eight starts due to a knee injury that required surgery.[25] [26] Over those eight starts, he went 3–1 with a 3.02 ERA, striking out 42 batters over innings.[27] [28] [29]

McClure returned healthy in 2019 and began the season back with Kannapolis before being promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash of the High–A Carolina League in June.[30] [31] Over 22 starts between the two clubs, he pitched to a 4–6 record with a 3.25 ERA, compiling 99 strikeouts and a 1.22 WHIP over innings.[32]

McClure did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[33] To begin the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Birmingham Barons of the Double-A South.[34] After 15 starts in which he pitched to a 2–4 record, a 3.82 ERA, and 77 strikeouts over innings, he was promoted to the Charlotte Knights of the Triple-A East in early August.[35] Over nine starts with Charlotte, McClure went 2–3 with a 6.81 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 37 innings.[36] His aggregate 111 strikeouts (in 102 1/3 innings) was second in the White Sox system.[37] He was named the 2021 White Sox Pitching Prospect of the Year by MLB Pipeline.[38]

He returned to Charlotte for the 2022 season.[39] McClure was 4–4 with one save and a 4.97 ERA, as in 44 games (5 starts) he pitched 87 innings and struck out 96 batters.[24] His fastball averaged 93 mph in early season starts, and then 95 mph out of the bullpen late in the season.[40] He threw four pitches, including an above-average slider.[41]

San Francisco Giants

On December 22, 2022, McClure was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for pitcher Gregory Santos.[42] He spent 2023 with the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, playing in 9 games and recording a 5.79 ERA with 13 strikeouts across innings of work. McClure elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[43]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On February 9, 2024, McClure signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[44] He was assigned to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League to open the 2024 season.[45] In 9 appearances split between Indianapolis and the Double–A Altoona Curve, he struggled to a combined 15.55 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 11 innings pitched. On July 19, McClure retired from professional baseball.[46]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kade McClure - Baseball. University of Louisville Athletics.
  2. Web site: Kade McClure of Mentor excited about trade to San Francisco Giants. December 23, 2022.
  3. Web site: Kade McClure's High School Timeline. MaxPreps.com.
  4. Web site: A White Sox draft pick has close ties to Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky | RSN . Nbcsports.com . June 14, 2017 . May 2, 2021.
  5. Web site: Mentor pitcher Kade McClure a contender for baseball's player of the year: weekly MVP spotlight for May 20, 2014 (poll). Stephanie. Kuzydym. Northeast Ohio Media. Group. May 20, 2014. cleveland.
  6. Web site: Mentor's 2012-13 state championship basketball team one for the ages. Mark Podolski . The News-Herald. February 28, 2019.
  7. Web site: Mentor star pitcher Kade McClure takes his talents to the batting cages (videos). Stephanie. Kuzydym. Northeast Ohio Media. Group. May 9, 2014. cleveland.
  8. Web site: Mentor ace Kade McClure's summer options: College baseball at Louisville or go pro after Thursday's MLB draft. Stephanie. Kuzydym. Northeast Ohio Media. Group. June 5, 2014. cleveland.
  9. Web site: Mentor pitcher Kade McClure has done his homework in preparations for baseball draft. Justin. Lada. The News-Herald. June 4, 2014.
  10. Web site: Cards vs. Cats, baseball version: Sophomore pitcher McClure hoping for a better outing against UK . KyForward.com . May 2, 2021.
  11. Web site: Kade McClure bypasses the numbers, spotlights the details • The Louisville Cardinal. Dalton. Ray. April 10, 2017.
  12. Web site: Zielinski . Dan . Kade McClure leans on father for advice . The 3rd Man In . April 5, 2017 . May 2, 2021.
  13. Web site: College baseball: Mentor grad Kade McClure primed to build on All-American sophomore season at Louisville. Nate. Barnes. The News-Herald. June 5, 2022. May 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504000401/https://www.news-herald.com/sports/college-baseball-mentor-grad-kade-mcclure-primed-to-build-on-all-american-sophomore-season-at/article_7253d90c-11fd-56aa-9d13-ec57d7d87e1c.html. dead.
  14. Web site: Kade McClure - Profile . pointstreak.com . July 16, 2022.
  15. Web site: Louisville names Kade McClure as starter for NCAA Tournament opener . Courier-journal.com . May 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: Checking in with White Sox prospects Kade McClure, Bryce Bush, Konnor Pilkington (and more) – The Athletic . Theathletic.com . August 25, 2019 . May 2, 2021.
  17. Web site: Mentor High School graduate and Louisville pitcher Kade McClure drafted in Round 6 by Chicago White Sox. Mark. Podolski. The Morning Journal. June 5, 2022. May 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210504153959/https://www.morningjournal.com/sports/mentor-high-school-graduate-and-louisville-pitcher-kade-mcclure-drafted-in-round-6-by-chicago/article_44d0af69-c7e6-596a-9306-1287ee1b6647.html. dead.
  18. Web site: Mentor-Native Kade McClure Drafted by White Sox . Neosportsinsiders.com . June 13, 2017 . May 2, 2021.
  19. Web site: MLB Draft Tracker: White Sox go pitcher-heavy to start Day 2 | RSN . Nbcsports.com . June 13, 2017 . May 2, 2021.
  20. Web site: Louisville pitcher Kade McClure of Mentor to sign with Chicago White Sox. Mark. Podolski. The News-Herald. June 5, 2022. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506173133/https://www.news-herald.com/sports/louisville-pitcher-kade-mcclure-of-mentor-to-sign-with-chicago-white-sox/article_6412a94e-13f0-5a4f-8f6e-1e4149e889a9.html. dead.
  21. Web site: Mentor grad, White Sox prospect Kade McClure promoted to Single-A. Mark. Podolski. The News-Herald. June 5, 2022. May 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210503073214/https://www.news-herald.com/sports/mentor-grad-white-sox-prospect-kade-mcclure-promoted-to-single-a/article_14044431-8246-5214-8915-12c2989274c5.html. dead.
  22. Web site: Kade McClure, Mitch Longo excited for their first baseball camp. Mark. Podolski. The News-Herald.
  23. Web site: Mitch Trubisky goes against Cleveland this Sunday and plenty of Browns fans are rooting for him – The Athletic . Theathletic.com . December 22, 2017 . May 2, 2021.
  24. Web site: Kade McClure Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics. Baseball-Reference.com.
  25. Web site: McClure's Road To Recovery. Leigha. Bruce. July 22, 2019. Medium.
  26. Web site: Kade McClure Looks Sharp In Injury Return. Scot. Gregor. www.baseballamerica.com. July 23, 2019 .
  27. Web site: Kade McClure | NBC Sports Chicago . March 24, 2020 . September 14, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190914215005/https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/tags/kade-mcclure . dead .
  28. Web site: Chicago White Sox's Lopez lurches into all-star break . Dailyherald.com . July 4, 2019. May 2, 2021.
  29. Web site: White Sox prospect Kade McClure of Mentor in rehab mode after knee surgery. Mark Podolski. The News-Herald. June 5, 2022. May 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502205117/https://www.news-herald.com/sports/white-sox-prospect-kade-mcclure-of-mentor-in-rehab-mode-after-knee-surgery/article_c7cef5be-016e-11e9-87a4-8f3b09b17910.html. dead.
  30. Web site: White Sox prospect Kade McClure of Mentor will start season at Single-A Kannapolis. Mark Podolski . The News-Herald. March 31, 2019.
  31. Web site: Mentor grad Kade McClure pitching solid at High Single-A Winston-Salem. Mark Podolski. The News-Herald. July 17, 2019.
  32. Web site: About William Shea . Chicago White Sox 2020 Top 50 Prospects . Prospects1500 . January 14, 2020 . May 2, 2021.
  33. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled. MLB.com.
  34. Web site: Birmingham Barons 2021 Season Preview. May 4, 2021.
  35. Web site: Mentor grad Kade McClure promoted to Triple-A, one step from the majors. August 11, 2021.
  36. Web site: White Sox Minor League Update: September 30, 2021. September 30, 2021.
  37. Web site: Prospects of the Year for every org.. MLB.com.
  38. Web site: McClure helping young pitchers prep for '22. MLB.com.
  39. Web site: Charlotte Knights 2022 Season Preview . April 5, 2022 .
  40. Web site: White Sox acquire Gregory Santos from Giants for Kade McClure. Jim. Margalus. December 22, 2022.
  41. Web site: 40-Man Deadline Analysis: AL Central . November 21, 2022 .
  42. Web site: White Sox Acquire Gregory Santos. MLB Trade Rumors. December 22, 2022 .
  43. Web site: 2023 MiLB Free Agents. March 1, 2024. baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023 . en.
  44. Web site: Kade McClure of Mentor signs minor-league deal with Pirates. March 1, 2024. news-herald.com. February 13, 2024 . en.
  45. Web site: Top Prospect Paul Skenes Headlines Indians Preliminary Opening Day Roster .
  46. Web site: Transactions .

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