Caleb Clay

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158+13 innings pitched. [7] He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2013.

Hanwha Eagles

On November 10, 2013, Clay signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization. [8] However, Clay signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League on December 18. [9] In 10 starts for the Eagles in 2014, Clay struggled to a 3–4 record and 8.33 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 40 innings pitched. [10]

Los Angeles Angels

On June 21, 2014, Clay signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. On August 10, Clay was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [11] He went unused out of the bullpen and was optioned to the minors on August 12, becoming a phantom ballplayer. [12] The next day, Clay was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. [13]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 20, 2014, Clay signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He spent the year with the Triple–A Reno Aces, also making one start for the Double–A Mobile BayBears. In 22 games (20 starts) for Reno, Clay logged an 8–7 record and 5.25 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 111+13 innings pitched. [14] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2015. [15]

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Caleb Clay
Pitcher
Born: (1988-02-15) February 15, 1988 (age 36)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
KBO debut
March 30, 2014, for the Hanwha Eagles
Last KBO appearance
June 10, 2014, for the Hanwha Eagles