He attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio. He made his major league debut on August 22, 2004, with the San Diego Padres. From 2006 to 2007, McLeary pitched in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, appearing in nine major league games.
He attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio as a student-athlete. He made his professional baseball debut on August 22, 2004, with the San Diego Padres. From 2006 to 2007, McLeary played for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, appearing in nine major league games.