Reggie McClain


Reginald Kristen McClain is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. He has previously played for the Seattle Mariners.

Amateur Career

McClain attended Northview High School in Duluth, Georgia. McClain attended the University of Georgia his freshman season, but was redshirted and did not play for them. He transferred to State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, where he played college baseball for two seasons. He transferred to the University of Missouri, and played two seasons for the Tigers.

Professional Career

Minor leagues

McClain was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 13th round, with the 387th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft. McClain played for the Everett AquaSox in 2016, going 3–3 with a 4.47 ERA in 48 innings. He spent the 2017 season with the Modesto Nuts, going 12–9 with a 4.75 ERA in 153 innings. He returned to Modesto for the 2018 season, going 6–11 with a 5.01 ERA in 133 innings. In the 2019 season, McClain has split time between Modesto, the Arkansas Travelers, and the Tacoma Rainiers.

Seattle Mariners

On August 2, 2019, the Mariners selected McClain's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that night versus the Houston Astros, recording two strikeouts while allowing three runs in one inning of relief. McClain was designated for assignment by the Mariners on January 24, 2020.

Philadelphia Phillies

On January 31, 2020, McClain was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.