Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Some hitters lacking natural power have been known to swing from their heels to keep a power surge going. The 26-year-old Clement had seen scarce playing time at the big-league level this season, with most of his opportunities coming against left-handed pitching. It didnt take long for Freeman to show everyone what hes got. That played a huge, huge factor into it., Sal Maiorana can be reached at maiorana@gannett.com. Twice named Rochester City Athletic Conference Player of the Year; named league MVP his junior and senior seasons Though it didnt end well, Clement has nothing but good memories of his time with Cleveland. Clement started each of the Athletics' last three games, going 1-for-12 with a double and a run. He was not scared to do anything, Haseley said. Clement was added to the Athletics' active roster Saturday. One a first baseman (Smith) and the other a center fielder and pitcher (Haseley), the native Floridians were similar in several ways beyond an upbringing in the same sunny state and spots among Perfect Games top 150 high school players in the country. Excelled in baseball and hockey during high school career WebThe 26-year-old Rochester native was first listed as the backup catcher for Mondays game with Austin Hedges hurt and Bryan Lavastida on the IL. Ernie Clement (@Ernieclem) September 1, 2021 Now its 23-year-old Freemans time to shine in The Show. Associated With He is an University of Virginia alum just like Malcolm Brogdon and Ryan Zimmerman. He's gone 2-for-14 with three strikeouts and a walk through five contests in June, dropping his season slash line to .214/.275/.250 in 92 plate appearances. Free Agent: 2028, More Ernie Clement Pages at Baseball Reference. This move is reminiscent of last season when Clement was sent to the Clippers towards the end of his rookie season to get more consistent game time and reps at the plate. Clement is the 263 rd former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level. Clement hit .200 with zero home runs and zero steals in 145 at-bats this season, but his defensive versatility is a selling point from a real-life perspective. I have only positive things to say about my time in Cleveland and with the organization. They said that it landed in somebodys hot dog, and they gave it to me, saying, Heres your ball. Its all covered in ketchup and mustard and I kind of believed them. Clement made two straight starts at third base to close out the Guardians' weekend series with the Dodgers, but he'll move back into his usual reserve role Tuesday with Jose Ramirez (thumb) ready to go after a brief absence. Mar 20, 2023 at 5:40 pm ET 1 min read. Popularity A big-leaguer since 2019, Haseley is now with the Chicago White Sox. Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Clement went 3-for-11 with a homer during his brief time with the team but still owns a .624 OPS through 40 games thus far in his rookie season. Hit 2-run walk-off single in Game 2 of NCAA Super Regional against Maryland to send Virginia to College World Series (6/6) Born: 3/22/1996 in Rochester, NY. Cleveland recalled Clement from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Wednesday's game against the Twins. Clement made the All-College World Series team in 2017 while leading the University of Virginia to its first national championship, before he was drafted by Cleveland in the fourth round during that run. Through three games, Clement has gone 4-for-8 with two walks, three runs and an RBI. Look for the Indians top prospect to help the Tribe in a big way in 2022. pic.twitter.com/QOBVmvItKm. He hit just .203 with three extra-base hits -- all doubles -- in 158 plate appearances with Cleveland. Lynchburg Hillcats activated SS Ernie Clement from the 7-day disabled list. The long ball accounted for his first hit in three games since getting recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Draft: Clement was the Indians fourth-round pick in 2017 out of the University of Virginia. Cleveland Indians signed 2B Ernie Clement. What makes this transaction bittersweet is how Clement loves T-Free, having spent time together in the minors and working out in the off-season. Already Subscribed? He got into 40 games that year and batted .231, then played 63 games in 2022, but because of his struggles at the plate (he hit .214) the Guardians waived him in late September and thus he wasnt around when they clinched the AL Central and pushed the New York Yankees to the limit before losing in the AL divisional round. Right away Toronto reached out and it seems to be a great fit so far. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. Ive got a bunch of family in town and a bunch of buddies who are gonna come out so its gonna be awesome.. Brighton's Ernie Clement was named the Democrat and Chronicle's high school baseball player of the decade for 2010-19. Richie Palacios was optioned and Ernie Clement was designated for assignment to make room. January 19, 2023 By It was a night Clement will never forget. I just tried to get the boys going. Has earned every bit of success hes gotten, and theres so much more to come. Its really funny, Clement said. He was told of a position change only days prior to UVAs opening series at East Carolina University as injuries mounted in the Wahoo outfield. Clement was demoted to Columbus in early August and will return to Cleveland with big-league rosters expanding to 28 players. Clement was moved off the 40-man roster in order for the Guardians to clear up a spot for rookie outfielder Will Brennan, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Clement was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Cleveland Indians recalled 2B Ernie Clement, , and from Columbus Clippers. He stayed above .500 for most of Spring Training, finishing with a .467 AVG with 30 AB, 1.269 OPS, and even filled in as a PH and DH. 2015 Clement has not played downtown since, but that will change this week because the 27-year-old is now a member of the Buffalo Bisons and theyre in town for a six-game series against the Rochester Red Wings. Smith was a wide-eyed freshman in head coach Brian OConnors powerhouse UVA program in the fall of 2014. "We were just so excited. So pumped to be apart of your journey @tyler_freeman34 Give this article a read, my guy @JonnyNutCracker killed it. The Southern California native was drafted in 2017 Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. DETROIT -- The baseball which Indians second baseman Ernie Clement hit for his first big league homer was something he relished receiving after it was retrieved Friday night at Comerica Park. The manager added that he hoped Clement would maintain the level swing that got him to the Majors. They Refused to Fight for Russia. 2B Ernie Clement assigned to Columbus Clippers. Hes an awesome example that you dont have to be from a warm-weather climate or be the most well-known high school baseball player or be the biggest guy on the field to make an impact. Clement has made the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Ernie James Clement. Clement worked his way through the minor-league system losing all of 2020 due to the pandemic shutdown and ultimately made his major league debut on June 13, 2021, striking out as a pinch hitter against Seattle. Struck out 12 times in 262 AB; ranked fourth toughest to strike out nationally (1 every 21.8 AB) Also played four years of hockey and one year of soccer He'll likely see most of his limited playing time at second base if Owen Miller's hitting form starts to slip, but it's unlikely Clement sees much more than a bench role in the immediate future. After a successful MLB debut, next to nothing could wipe the grin off of Freemans face as he spoke with Andre Knott. Now he's ready to make memories with his new @CleGuardians teammates.#ForTheLand | @DreKnott pic.twitter.com/KO6H3t4rCX, Although he was speechless, Freeman had a few words of gratitude, Thank you to everyone that made my dream come true., A post shared by Tyler Freeman (@tyler_freeman34). "He's a throwback," said Brian O'Connor, the head baseball coach for University of Virginia. So hopefully I can bring back a couple really good memories and play well.. Went 5-for-13 in North Carolina series SS Ernie Clement assigned to Lake County Captains from Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Haseley and Smith both more than lived up to their billing as prized prospects. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. I think Ernie went through a period where he swung the bat pretty good, didnt get any hits, and then - like a lot of guys - you try to do a little too much and you get yourself in trouble.. Two-time team MVP If only Smiths classmate had that kind of razor-sharp focus. Latest on Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Clement was designated for assignment by the Athletics, the team announced Tuesday. Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ernie Clement outright to Las Vegas Aviators. SS Ernie Clement assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Columbus Clippers. I think this will be good for Ernie to play, Francona said in his pregame interview. Clement started each of the last three games at either second or third base, going 1-for-11 over that stretch. Three-time All-New York State Team, All-Conference and All-Greater Rochester Join our linker program. He's started to mix into the lineup with a little more frequency, but Clement remains without a clear path to at-bats. I dont want to speak for them, but my observation is they fed off each other a little bit, OConnor said. Father played rugby at St. Lawrence University, while mother played soccer at Babson College Clement hit safely in five straight games before going 0-for-1 off the bench against the Tigers on Saturday. Professional utility man that was drafted by theCleveland Indiansduring the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. It was a loud out, a fly ball that was caught on the warning track in left field, after which his teammates cobbled together a rally that nearly pulled out the game, ultimately falling short 5-4. The Boston Bruins set the NHL's single-season record for wins. Itll go on the mantel.. The Guardians designated Clement for assignment Wednesday. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Because Pavin Smith and Adam Haseley, they might have needed Ernie Clement in their lives to help give them the confidence to believe that they could do the Oakland Athletics invited non-roster 2B Ernie Clement to spring training. @CLBClippers manager Andy Tracy gave @tyler_freeman34 a little scare before giving him the good news that he'd been called up to the @CleGuardians.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/okUHqtlwlb. I just tried to be a spark plug, said Clement. Data Provided By Clement will be the first to say he doesnt consider himself a home run hitter, but his previously strong contact with the bat has helped his team to victory before, and his manager thinks he could do it again with a little more game time in Columbus. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: profiles | They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Yeah, my last memory of playing at Frontier Field wasnt great, Clement, who played high school baseball for Brighton, said the other day. Because Pavin Smith and Adam Haseley, they might have needed Ernie Clement in their lives to help give them the confidence to believe that they could do the things they could do. vs. SEA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Clement was 25 years old when he broke into the big leagues on June 13, 2021, but before he reached He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Virginia. Cleveland Indians invited non-roster SS Ernie Clement to spring training. Cleveland Indians recalled 2B Ernie Clement from Columbus Clippers. Id hit three home runs in my whole [Minor League] career. Guardians promote Tyler Freeman as Ernie Clement goes to Clippers, US Marshals find 14-year-old Cleveland girl missing since July in Columbus with 41-year-old man, Mark Wahlberg makes visit to Northeast Ohio grocery store, Jose Ramirez drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Profar drives in 3, Gomber wins as Rockies rock Guards 6-0, Manny Ramirez, Dale Mitchell to be inducted into Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Ernie Clements birth sign is Aries. OConnor has his own label for Clement. 7 pick of the 2017 draft. While filling a utility role for Cleveland this season, Clement had seen action in 64 games and produced a .200/.264/.221 slash line over 161 plate appearances. That didn't mean a title. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. [ Utility player to pitcher: Ernie Clement takes the mound for the Guardians ]. Enjoyed three stints with the Major League club in 2021, his first taste of the Major Leagues in his fifth professional seasonWas with the club on May 30th (27th player, DH), June 13-Aug. 25 and again from Sept. 15-23Was placed on the COVID IL, Aug. 26-Sept. 6, with a non-COVID illness and rehabbed at AA Akron, Sept. 4-5Made his ML debut on June 13 vs. Seattle, collecting his first hit on June 15 vs. Baltimore (4th inning 1B off Matt Harvey)Hit his first two home runs, August 13 at Detroit, the first of which came off Tyler Alexander (first career multi-HR game as a professional)Over his last 14 games with Cleveland, he batted .277 (13-for-47) with 7 RS, 5 XBH and 5 RBIPositionally with Cleveland he appeared in 22 games at 2B (22 GS), 16 games at 3B (13GS), two games in LF and one start at SSHit .421 (8-for-19) when swinging at the first pitchAround his three stints in Cleveland he appeared in 33 games in AAA Columbus, batting .250 (31-for- 124) with 12 2B, a 3B, a HR, 10 RBI and 11 runs in 33 games w/AAA Columbus in 2021Missed two weeks in mid-May (hamstring)Triple-A positional starts (7 GS 2B, 12 GS 3B, 5 GS LF; 6 GS SS). Clements path to the UVA Baseball Hall of Fame hell be inducted alongside fellow Wahoo greats Smith, Adam Haseley, Kyle Crockett and Joe Hicks during a Saturday ceremony at John Paul Jones Arena is filled with such stories. Clement had family at the ballpark Tuesday including his mother, father, sister, grandmother, aunt and uncle who made the four-hour drive down from Rochester Ive been away from home and I havent really gotten to see my parents a whole lot during my baseball seasons. He went 22-for-76 with nine doubles, a triple and seven RBI. Played in 62 games and started 61 (22 CF, 39 2B) And he was some skinny guy who probably could have used the lift.. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Recorded the go-ahead hit in three of UVas 10 NCAA tournament wins (11-for-42 with seven RBI in tournament) Akron RubberDucks activated SS Ernie Clement from the 7-day injured list. Truly a special kid. As a result, Clement is expected to see limited opportunities moving forward, with most of the starts he receives likely to come against left-handed pitching. Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. I dont have the ol' Franmil [Reyes] bat flip in my arsenal.. Las Vegas Aviators activated 2B Ernie Clement. Wheelock has performed with such artists as Ernie Watts, Jorge Glem, Bobby Shew, Chuchito Valds, Joel Frahm, Henry Linarez, Bob Bowman, Ivan Trevino and William Moersch. Ernie Clement had a .204 average over his career. The once unheralded recruit became a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and a fourth-round pick of the then-Cleveland Indians in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft. The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by Oakland on Friday and will join the active roster a day later after Sheldon Neuse was designated for assignment. Led his team in scoring his last two seasons and led league in scoring his senior year while earning All-Greater Rochester honors his senior season University Of Virginia, An Us Award: UVA Community Celebrates Tony Bennetts Milestone Win, When Story and STEM Collide: Faculty Get Personal for 2 Podcast Series, Class of 23: This Student Hit Two Major Goals This Spring His Degree and His First Book, NFL Makes Slain UVA Football Players Honorary First Picks of Draft. Jessica Mendoza and Tim Kurkjian make their picks for a surprise team to win their respective division in 2023. Reached 50 hits in 33 games (fastest at UVA since Phil Gosselin did it in 31 games in 2010) I watched every game and cheered those boys on.. Second on team with 26 multiple-hit games (12 in 62 games in 2015) Clement secured a reserve role with the major-league club after he hit .455 with two home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, five runs and four strikeouts across 10 Cactus League appearances this spring. In Clements defense, he was getting exercise while his teammates grinded in the weight room. Ernie Clement had 3 home runs over his career. Ernie just happened to be the first guy to miss an optional [weightlifting session], Smith said of a player-led workout. Two nights later he stroked his first big league hit, a single against Baltimores Matt Harvey. Wheelock has performed with such artists as Ernie Watts, Jorge Glem, Bobby Shew, Chuchito Valds, Joel Frahm, Henry Linarez, Bob Bowman, Ivan Trevino and William Moersch. Name: Ernie Clement. Clement was released earlier this week by the Athletics and has quickly found a new opportunity north of the border. (Age 25-083d, Pos: SS-2B-3B. The Guardians designated Clement for assignment earlier this week, but Oakland -- an organization with much less depth -- added him to the 40-man roster. Clement came back to start the next season stronger than ever with one of the best performances in Goodyear, Ariz. in the organization. Gimenez isn't part of a strict platoon, but the righty-hitting Clement's ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots could allow him to pick up steady starts against southpaws, especially while he's performing well. 2023 Also, by disabling these cookies you will also disable banner ads served by Google Adsense on this website.. For more information about these items, view our complete privacy policy.Read More, To see the rest of the Ernie Clement's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Started first 21 games of season in center field, BRIGHTON HS Born: 3/22/1996 in Rochester, NY. Was two-time Bowman Cup Team Selection (best hockey players from Rochester and Buffalo areas) Clement was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Monday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. Falcon bikes, which survives as lesser marque of the Tandem group is one of the classic names in British frames, and its founder, Ernie Clements one of the great British post-war generation racers turned frame-builder and designer. Haseley, whose out-of-nowhere pitching performance in Game 2 of the 2015 College World Series finals against Vanderbilt University is forever etched in UVA lore, became a two-time All-American and the eighth overall pick of the 2017 draft. Thats when the Blue Jays came calling and he quickly agreed to sign. Clement (Photo Illustration by Emily Faith Morgan, University Communications). He is an University of Virginia alum just likeMalcolm BrogdonandRyan Zimmerman. Batted .292 (7-for-24) in CWS (second best on team) What was going through his mind as his second homer in three at-bats sailed a Statcast-projected 394 feet into the stands? Pre-Arb Eligible, Service Time (01/2023): 1.087 Akron RubberDucks placed SS Ernie Clement on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 16, 2019. As in 2023, Ernie Clement's age is 26 years. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Draft: 2017, Cleveland Indians, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 132. How tall is Ernie Clement? In his freshman season, his two-run walk-off single beat Maryland 5-4 in the super regional and sent the Cavaliers to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. I did not know that, said Clement. He finally made it to the Majors on May 30, but he was returned to the Minors shortly before getting another recall June 13. Right adductor strain. Ernie Clement had 58 hits over his career. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Lake County Captains placed SS Ernie Clement on the 7-day disabled list. Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. Hes the guy his team could count on when it came to defense, but his time at the plate hasnt exactly been as highlight-worthy and its what influenced Terry Franconas decision. Clement was designated for assignment by Oakland last weekend, Smith, who hit a key home run in the deciding Game 3 of the 2015 CWS finals, became a two-time All-ACC selection and the No. This is just two away from the record of 14 rookies who were called up by the Indians in 2002. The 26-year-old infielder offers plenty of The club needed to clear spots on the 40-man roster for Aledmys Diaz and Jace Peterson. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine.
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