A .300 hitter early in his career, McCann never reached .250 after leaving the Braves, and his BABIP never crested .270 after the 2011 season. [23] He had the slowest baserunning sprint speed of all major league catchers, and the second-slowest speed of all major league players, at 22.7 feet/second. Federowicz recalled as backup. Or at least they did as high-schoolers. After the Yankees released Alex Rodriguez, rookie catcher Gary Snchez was brought up to share in catching duties. Atlanta Braves Fan. Since he wasn't going to displace McCann,. During his legal career, Brian was recognized in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Denny was a commercial real estate broker, age 66, who was crossing Kedzie Avenue to meet with a client and owner of El Cid's restaurant. Bourne 53, Seekonk 43. [15] Also in 2011, he allowed 104 stolen bases, more than any other major league catcher. A video that's been viewed more than 700,000 times since it was posted Monday by the Swartz Creek district, southwest of Flint. God's Country. Brian McCann is on Facebook. For Mac OS users, there is a system setting that may not allow you to tab onto several types of elements in a web page. 1998-2023 GreatSchools.org All Rights Reserved. [8] In May 2009, Oakley, Inc. made special glasses for McCann to correct the vision problem and allow for comfort under the catcher's mask. A talented high school prospect, McCann was drafted in the second round of the 2002 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves , choosing to sign with the team rather than attend college. McCann said hes baffled when people ask him if hes relieved to be retiring soon, or if hes winding down as he enters his last weeks after nearly two decades in the schools top job. Brian McCann just finished his 15th year as principal of Joseph Case High School in Swansea, Mass., from which he graduated in 1980. True to form, he circled the bases quickly and unemotively, not even cracking a smile until hed reached the dugout. Unlike many of his contemporaries, who either fully or partially moved out from behind the plate to save their legs or keep their bats fresh, McCann spent virtually his entire career in the bucket. ", Superintendent Brent Hoesing of Missouri Valley, Iowa, announces a snow day with his rendition of "Uptown Funk.". Contents View Details. As a high school student at New Trier Township High School near Wilmette, Brian McCann helped the ice hockey team win the 2005 State Championship. [1] Both of his parents attended Oswego High School in Oswego, New York, where they would later be inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame. He led all Major League catchers in homers, and his RBI total was matched only by Jorge Posada and Victor Martinez. by Retrosheet. On June 14, 2019, McCann recorded his 1,000th career RBI, a walk-off single against the Philadelphia Phillies. Once brothers in uniform, Mark Teixeira and Brian McCann will soon be step brothers. In that time, hes gone viral for his parody music videos, acted in productions by the schools theater department (hes fresh off a run as Elle Woods father in "Legally Blonde") and has begun each day, for years, by standing outside and saying good morning to students as they come in, greeting most of the schools 540 students by name. We present them here for purely educational purposes. This year, some 72.5 million U.S. households, or 40%, will pay no federal income tax, down from the pandemic high of 100 million households, or 60%, two years ago, according to estimates from the Tax Policy Center. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. MLB catcher who was named to six consecutive All-Star teams for the Atlanta Braves from 2006 to 2011. McCann said he never planned to become a teacher, buthe loved it right away. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He recorded the song separately and lip-synced while filming the video to limit the chance of transmitting the virus through singing, he said. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Fine player, not necessarily of HOF caliber, and theres no shame in that. McCann was Atlanta's second-round pick out of Duluth High School in Georgia in 2002, a prequel of sorts to the club's strategy of locking down home-state talent in the draft later that. He was one of the best players in the Sally League as a 19-year-old, and he slugged nearly .500 in the pitcher-friendly Florida State League a year later. Over time, his veteran leadership and steady clubhouse presence took on more resonance than those heated confrontations. Much of it was related to changing education standards. Do you have a blog? In 130 games, he hit .333/.338/.572 (142 wRC+) and led all National League catchers with 4.3 WAR. It came without much warning: McCann hadnt tipped his hand publicly and he certainly could have found work in 2020 had he wanted to play. . In 1987, McCann had recently finished earning a masters degree in journalism when a vice principal from the high school, his alma mater, called him offering him a job as a substitute English teacher, a role that became a long-term substitute and later a full-time position. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News today. Columbia Business School -2011 - 2012. The native of Suwanee, Ga., stayed close to home for college, attending . Called The Square Who Couldn't Rock 'n' Roll, Brian toured this round Wirral schools the following year. [3], McCann attended Duluth High School in Duluth, Georgia. 24108 posts. McCann Receives Skills Capital Grant For HVAC Training Program That September 11th, Jos Fernndez ripped his first career homer and, as he was known to do, celebrated the accomplishment. View Brian McCann's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. He wrote his first piece, an operetta, at Wirral Metropolitan College when he was 16. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. He remembers being disappointed when the weekend rolled around each week. The baseball star was born as Brian Michael McCann on the 20th of February 1984, to American parents Howard McCann and his wife Sherry. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about catcher Brian McCann on ESPN. McCann made his debut at 21 years old and homered in his second game. "Vaccines rise, cases fall, and strict masking gets us through it all, McCannsings, twirling a yard stick to demonstrate how students will have to keep up 3 feet of social distancing. He came aboard as principal shortly after the school received a devastating accreditation report with a laundry list of changes that had to be made, he said. It involves safety, disruption for families and lost learning time. About Brian McCann is the CEO of Intergalactic (previously known as Airborne ECS). Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Im thinking of ways to be more fabulous next week.. Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. SWANSEA Three years ago, Principal Brian McCann at Swansea's Joseph Case High School starred in a parody music video announcing a snow day that garnered tens of thousands of hits on. Thus, the umpires overturned the call and called it a walk-off home run. McCann was drafted in 2002 and already was established as an All-Star when Saltalamacchia made his major league debut with the Braves in 2007. His performances in the team were much appreciated by his coaches and teammates and he led his team to win many championships and trophies. McCann ended the season with 26 home runs and a career-high 96 RBI. [35] Their second child, a daughter, was born in September 2013. (Age 35-221d) McCann was born to Howard and Sherry McCann in Athens, Georgia. After tearing up the minor leagues for three years, McCann made his MLB debut in 2005 as John . . On May 21, Houston put McCann on the 7-day disabled list for players who have sustained a concussion. But yesterdays storm has a way of becoming todays water under the bridge, and the image of McCann as baseballs fun cop faded. Brian has a bachelors degree from Boston College in English and Speech-Theatre, a masters degree in journalism from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a CAGS from Fitchburg State College in Educational Leadership and Management. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Born: But mostly, it just feels like its time. McCann is retiring after a 15-year career that included two stints with his Atlanta hometown Braves, making the announcement Wednesday after the 13-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the. Brian is married to his present wife and his long time past girlfriend Ashley Jarusinski whom he married in the year 2007. Join Facebook to connect with Brian McCann and others you may know. January 2011 through August 2012 . Dale Murphy. Moniz sisters keep it real at home and on Diman, Westport tennis courts, Fall River lost Notre Dame Church to fire 40 years ago. Despite the fun videos, Hoesing says cancelling school is among the toughest decisions he has to make. Brian has been added to the Deerfield football roster. Principal Barbara Wood shares her vision for the BMHS community. Brian McCann just finished his 15th year as principal of Joseph Case High School in Swansea, Mass., from which he graduated in 1980. McCann was named the everyday starter when the Braves traded Johnny Estrada to the Diamondbacks. Stuck in third place and receiving little production from their catchers, Atlanta summoned him to the big leagues that June. At the time, his father worked as an assistant baseball coach for the Georgia Bulldogs Baseball under Steve Webber and his mother worked at Athens Regional Hospital. Brian McCann was coming off his fifth consecutive All-Star season when he roped a liner that inadvertently struck Braves coach Luis Salazar in the face early in 2011 spring training. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann stands behind home plate during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, in Washington. Blue Hills 68, Bristol-Plymouth 57. McCann hit a line drive to right field. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. We develop and support educational leaders to ensure student success, Coalition of Oregon School Administrators. Most underrated offense catcher in baseball right now, maybe of all time. He accomplished the feat in the second inning of a 71 victory over Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the 2005 National League Division Series. Regardless of how the writers interpret that slice of his career, his defensive performance should be enough to merit serious Hall of Fame consideration. Six or seven years ago, McCann explains, he saw something on social media about a principal near Chicago who stood outside holding a sign with a positive message to greet students. High School: Duluth HS (Duluth, GA), Debut: Brian McCann Position: Catcher Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-3 , 225lb (190cm, 102kg) Born: February 20, 1984 (Age: 38-326d) in Athens, GA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 7x All-Star 2017 World Series 6x Silver Slugger AS MVP 16 34 16 16 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The inevitable wear and tear catchers accumulate over time also contributed to his decline. McCann remarked, "I need my Oakleys. On the other hand, you could argue that McCanns enormous framing numbers are as much the product of mediocre peers as his own considerable skill. A good blocker with a serviceable arm, McCann was always considered a decent defender, particularly given his beefy frame and lack of speed. [7] The Braves rewarded McCann by buying out his arbitration years with a six-year, $27.8 million contract during spring training in 2007. At the moment though, McCanns record presents a novel test for the BBWAA. On Friday, the school released a video through its media channel of McCannsinging a parody of a song of "Hamilton." Support our mission. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. McCann made his MLB debut with the Braves on June 10, 2005 after playing in the minor leagues for the Rome Braves. He said he made the decision to retire in September. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Im looking for my next adventure, he said. Community: Susan Parsons, Bill Burchfield, Sheila Strange, Robert Cooper, Amber Grigson, Freddie Whitson. Brian Michael McCann (born February 20, 1984) is an American former professional baseball catcher. [18] The Yankees officially announced the deal on December 3. One big challenge for him early in his career was navigating the school accreditation process, which comes every 10 years. Braves' Brian McCann: Out of Wednesday's lineup Rotowire Sep 11, 2019 McCann is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies. The pressures of the pandemic certainly played a role, he said. Make sure the box for "Use keyboard navigation to move focus between controls" is, Select the Advanced tab. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees, and the Houston Astros. [38][39] McCann also has baseball clinics for kids aged 518. It shows the role that school leadership can play in fostering a positive environment, he said. He signed with the Yankees in 2014, and between New Yorks small right field and the increased prevalence of the shift, his batting average plummeted. Member since Feb 2005. [10], McCann was again selected for the All-Star Game in 2009 and 2010. He also helped launch an international social media trend with #positivesignthursday. He also earned the title of Metro North All Star in the Varsity White Division in 2004 and 2005, and played on the high school's varsity football team. As an elite defender at a time when many teams were content to let seemingly anyone flop around behind the dish, McCanns steady hand and nimble glovework stole hundreds of strikes and dozens of runs from his opponents. Atlantas third basemen, Chris Johnson, jawed at Fernndez a little, but it was McCanns yelling that sparked a benches-clearing confrontation. [32], On October 9, 2019, shortly after the Braves' Game 5 loss in the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, McCann announced his retirement from baseball. [13] In 2010, he allowed more stolen bases than any other NL catcher, with 84. A personal catcher for John Smoltz for most of the 2005 season, McCann hit his first home run in just his second regular-season game and became the first Braves player in franchise history to hit a home run in his first playoff at-bat on October 6, 2005. September 29, 2019 August 9, 2014. June 10, 2005 On November 23, 2013, McCann agreed to a five-year, $85 million contract with the New York Yankees, with a vesting option for a sixth year. Brian Mccann, a baseball player by profession, came to life on February 20th 1984 and is currently 32 years of age. Joseph Case High School principal Brian McCann retires from the Swansea school. . ". Carlos Gmez belted a first-inning homer and gave his bat a dramatic flip before he strolled out of the box. Or write about sports? [7], McCann was selected to play in the 2006 MLB All-Star Game, in his first full major league season, and then again in both 2007 and 2008, making him the first Braves player ever to be selected to the National League All-Star team in each of his first three seasons. Find out more. New York Yankees traded C Brian McCann and cash to Houston Astros for RHP Albert Abreu and RHP Jorge Guzman. Yankees Magazine, the official game-day program of the 27-time world champion New York Yankees, is proud to support Brian McCann. The application window for the McCann Tech Class of 2026 is now open. He didnt quite reach 300 homers, his wRC+ slipped to 110 by the end of his career, and you can reasonably argue that his peak wasnt long enough to justify the first two parts of this sentence. Brockton 73, New Bedford 58. Fifty games into the season, hed walked nearly as often as hed struck out and with good power to boot. In the past couple years, a trend has emerged where principals and superintendents soften the blow by announcing the news in ever more creative ways. Were from a little town here. )Journalism 1985 - 1987 Fitchburg State College Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S. He knows that some parents struggle to find last-minute childcare and have to stay home from work. If they didn't have a chance to win, I would not have come back. McCann, 33, came in to be a veteran leader, but he's become more than that since joining the team in the offseason. A new musical duo is being hailed across the country as "brilliant" and "mesmerizing." [34], McCann married Ashley Jarusinski in December 2007. For a man who mostly kept quiet away from the diamond, his understated goodbye was a fitting conclusion to a great and perhaps under-appreciated career. [37], In 2008, McCann released a charity wine (The McCann Merlot) with 100% of his proceeds supporting the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, an organization dedicated to raising funds to support pediatric cancer research and treatments. Cancelling school is a tough decision for school administrators. On November 12, 2015, he earned his sixth Silver Slugger Award at catcher (his first in the American League). But, we have a national footprint, he said. They got married in a grand ceremony with many singers and performers performing in the marriage. Retroactively, we learned that he led all of baseball in framing runs saved in 2008 and 2009, and he remained among the league leaders well into his career. Brian McCann is a prolific writer, composer and director, scoring many successes with his work. On May 28, 2014, with limited options at first base, manager Joe Girardi slotted McCann into his first career start at first against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a 74 Yankee win. This year, Swansea didn't have any snow days, but McCann just released a new video meant to inject some fun into the school year. Exceeded rookie limits during 2005 season, Agents: Jet Sports Management Previously: Jack Toffey, Nicknames: His steady production at the plate and prowess with the glove made him a star and an intriguing test case for Cooperstown. Inevitably, some fans will remember McCann as a curmudgeon, thanks to a few incidents late in the 2013 season. His calm demeanor is soothing and important in high-stress situations. He also made his MLB debut with the team in the year 2005 and continued to be associated with the team for 8 long years till 2013. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Filter by State in . Awards & Accomplishments McCann is a 2004 MBA graduate from Owen, where he was an Owen Merit Scholar and earned the Bruce D. Henderson Merit Prize and the Founder's Medal as the top graduate of the class. He wouldnt be done with school at 2:30, instead coming back at night to direct their theater productions. The delta in framing production from the best to the worst catcher is much smaller these days than in an era when teams didnt know how to properly weigh that particular contribution. [6], During spring training, on March 9, 2011, McCann hit a line drive foul ball which struck minor league manager Luis Salazar, blinding him in the left eye. McCann, who will be 60 in September, said while hes not sure what hell do next, he can see himself staying inthe field of education. He loves speaking at conferences and leading professional development, and hes recently heard from a book publisher. Houston Astros placed C Brian McCann on the 7-day disabled list. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees, and the Houston Astros. 3 of 15 4 of 15. A seven-time All-Star and a six-time Silver Slugger Award winner, he won the 2017 World Series with the Astros. LOUIS - Braves All-Star catcher Brian McCann grew up with Jeff Francoeur. Learn about the, Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, How do high schools help students succeed in college? Barnstable 56, Nauset 49. He attended Duluth High School situated in Duluth, Georgia where he began his youth career. Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. He himself made many records and won many awards at the national level because of his match performances. While he was there, Brian was rated as the 26th best baseball player in the nation by Baseball America. Brian McCann already has far outplayed his contract, a modest one-year deal he signed with Atlanta in November. Update me when new information is published on this school's profile. Cardinal . Im not only not winding down, he said. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. November 17, 2016. Twitter: @casehighprinc. Posted Sat, Oct 29 2011 The Deerfield varsity football team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL) by a score of 35-6. [27][28] He was assigned uniform number 16, the number he wore during his first stint with the Braves;[29] Charlie Culberson, who had worn the number during the 2018 season,[30] switched his number to 8. Chgo. [21] Playing in only 97 games, McCann hit 18 home runs. YouTube A new musical duo is being hailed across the country as "brilliant" and "mesmerizing." One fan says their work "transcends. Brian McCann was Massachusetts 2011 High School Principal of the Year and is currently one of NASSPs 2018 National Digital Principals of the Year. . School: Paradise High School Paradise, TX, 1983-1987 . in Athens, GA [36] They reside in Gwinnett County, Georgia. By our metrics, hes the third-best defensive catcher over the last 12 years and the second-best framer just a fraction behind Russell Martin, and better on a per inning basis. Markakis was a 2001 Woodstock High School graduate and first-round pick in the . (Age 21-110d, Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He offered reliable defense and an adequate bat in what amounted to a job-share with Tyler Flowers. All rights reserved. With two outs in the 10th, Kenley Jansen hit McCann; that too proved important, as pinch runner Derek Fisher lumbered home with the games winning run two batters later. Successful schools understand how to. The list below is a sample of available courses at this school. [1], McCann's older brother, Brad, played at Clemson and was selected in the sixth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft by the Florida Marlins but was out of professional baseball by 2007. Gillette of Hidden Game Sports update me when new information is published on this school 's profile by purchasing digital. Soon be step brothers remembers being disappointed when the Braves on June 14, 2019, McCann his! 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