Michael Melton McClendon (born April 3, 1985) is a former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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from 2010-2012.

Career

Milwaukee Brewers

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

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, 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

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. On August 12, he was called up to Milwaukee to replace reliever

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who was placed on the

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. He made his major league debut on August 14, pitching three scoreless innings against the

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, becoming the first ever Brewers pitcher to start a career with at least three perfect innings.Joshi, Sunil
"McClendon perfect in debut appearance."
Major League Baseball. 15 August 2010. Retrieved on 15 August 2010.

Colorado Rockies

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

Brother Elephants

McClendon signed with the

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of the

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for the 2015 season.

York Revolution

On April 8, 2016, McClendon signed with the York Revolution of the

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. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McClendon, Mike 1985 births Living people Baseball players from Arlington, Texas Milwaukee Brewers players Bishop Moore High School alumni Seminole State Raiders baseball players Helena Brewers players West Virginia Power players Brevard County Manatees players Huntsville Stars players Nashville Sounds players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players York Revolution players Major League Baseball pitchers Surprise Rafters players Perth Heat players American expatriate baseball players in Australia