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United States Ernie Clement is a professional baseball utility player known for his strong defensive skills across the infield and consistent contact hitting. After making his MLB debut with the Cleveland Indians, Clement has become a valuable asset for the Toronto Blue Jays due to his versatility and high on-base percentage.
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Ernie James Clement, born on March 22, 1996, in Rochester, NY, developed his baseball skills at Brighton High School, where he hit .472. He continued his amateur career at the University of Virginia from 2015-2017. During his freshman year in 2015, he was part of the Cavaliers’ run to the College World Series title, contributing with a .292 batting average in the series. He earned third-team All-ACC selections in both 2016 and 2017, showcasing his remarkable strike-zone discipline by fanning only 31 times in 745 collegiate at-bats. In 2016, playing for the Harwich Mariners in the Cape Cod Baseball League, Clement was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, batting .353 with 59 hits in 40 games.
Clement was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the fourth round (132nd overall pick) of the 2017 MLB draft. He began his professional journey with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, hitting .280 in 45 games. His early minor league career saw him progress through Single-A Lake County, High-A Lynchburg, and Double-A Akron. In 2018, he combined for a .289 batting average across these levels with 18 stolen bases, being recognized by Baseball America for having the Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Indians Farm System. In 2019, he predominantly played for Double-A Akron and finished the season with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, appearing in all eight postseason games as they became International League champions. He also participated in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox, showcasing his versatility by playing various infield positions.
Ernie Clement made his Major League debut with the Cleveland Indians on June 13, 2021. He had three stints with the club that year, collecting his first MLB hit on June 15 against the Baltimore Orioles and hitting his first two home runs on August 13 at Detroit. In 2022, while with the Guardians, he became the first position player to pitch for the team since 2019. After being designated for assignment by Cleveland and briefly claimed by the Oakland Athletics, Clement signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in March 2023. In 2024, he set career-highs in games played (139), at-bats (434), hits (114), doubles (21), home runs (12), and RBI (51). He was named an American League Gold Glove finalist at third base, recording 10 DRS at the position, tied for second-most among MLB third basemen. His exceptional strikeout rate (9.1%) was the second-best in MLB among players with at least 400 plate appearances.
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