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Name	Team	Age
Sterling McClain	Retired (2025, Age 38)	Died (2068, Age 81)
Drafted	Position	Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 2 (2012)	RP	R/R
League	Option Years	Majors Service Time
Frank Thomas League	0	14 years (23 games)
Total Rating	Arm	Range
68	39	31
Contact vs R	Contact vs L	Speed
2	8	16
Power vs R	Power vs L	Bunting
3	9	64
Endurance	Velocity	Control
38	81	56
Leadership	Mentor Value
87	100
Health	Injured Days	Birthday
51	0	5/19/1987
WS Rings	WS Appearances	LCS Appearances
3	5	6
Alt Pos (---)	Alt Pos (---)	Alt Pos (---)
0 (0.0 %)	0 (0.0 %)	0 (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.

Year	Endurance	Velocity	Control
2012	38	98	59
2013	41	100	62
2014	43	100	62
2015	44	100	62
2016	46	100	63
2017	46	100	63
2018	46	100	63
2019	47	100	64
2020	48	100	65
2021	48	100	65
2022	45	96	60
2023	44	92	60
2024	42	92	57
2025	39	88	57

Career Transactions

Date	Transaction
2025-11-01	Sterling McClain has retired from the Tampa Bay Blue Claws
2025-09-30	Sterling McClain of the Tampa Bay Blue Claws is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
2023-06-27	A trade has been completed between the Tampa Bay Blue Claws and the Chicago Charlatans. The Chicago Charlatans receive Milt Consuegra, Garland Thomason, Draft Pick 2026 Round 2 TB (Del Dyer), Draft Pick 2025 Round 1 TB (Dave Demaree) from the Tampa Bay Blue Claws in exchange for Mel Beene, Brad Holloman, Sterling McClain. Protest This Trade.
2023-05-24	The Chicago Charlatans have placed Sterling McClain on the trade block.
2012-04-01	The Chicago Charlatans have promoted Sterling McClain to the major league team. The Chicago Charlatans have sent Elmer Merena to the minors.