Sam Clay

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22+23 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [7]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 12, 2022, Clay signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks with an invite to spring training. [8] Clay was released by the organization on March 24, 2023. [9]

Detroit Tigers

On April 30, 2023, Clay signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers organization. [10] [11] In 42 games for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, he logged a 6–3 record and 5.16 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 52+13 innings of work. Clay elected free agency following the season on November 6. [12]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On May 26, 2024, Clay signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. [13]

Pitching style

Clay is noted as an extreme groundball pitcher who rarely allows home runs. His pitching arsenal includes a sinking fastball and an above-average curveball. [14]

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Sam Clay
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Clay with the Washington Nationals in 2022
Olmecas de Tabasco
Pitcher
Born: (1993-06-21) June 21, 1993 (age 30)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 7, 2021, for the Washington Nationals