Sam Clay

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22+2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10. [8]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 12, 2022, Clay signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks with an invite to spring training. [9] Clay was released by the organization on March 24, 2023. [10]

Detroit Tigers

On April 30, 2023, Clay signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers organization. [11] [12] 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+1⁄3 innings of work. Clay elected free agency following the season on November 6. [13]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On May 26, 2024, Clay signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. [14] In 16 games for Tabasco, he struggled to a 7.15 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 11+1⁄3 innings pitched. Clay was waived by the Olmecas on July 4. [15]

Leones de Yucatán

On July 5, 2024, Clay was claimed off waivers by the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. [16] In 11 games for Yucatán, he logged a 1–1 record and 3.48 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 10+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On October 23, 2024, Clay was traded to the Rieleros de Aguascalientes in exchange for Shea Spitzbarth. [17]

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. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Buford's Clay signs baseball scholarship with Georgia Tech".
  2. ↑ "Clay drafted by Minnesota in fourth round". Georgia Tech. June 6, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Twins' Sam Clay: Part of 60-man player pool". CBS Sports. June 29, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ Reddington, Patrick (November 18, 2020). "Washington Nationals sign Sam Clay to major league deal..." Federal Baseball. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Nationals Set Opening Day Roster". April 6, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Mets' Sam Clay: Remains in organization". cbssports.com. August 24, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Reno Aces on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Transactions".
  11. ↑ "Tigers Sign Sam Clay To Minor League Deal". May 2023.
  12. ↑ "Tigers' Sam Clay: Catches on with Detroit". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  14. ↑ @OlmecasTabasco (May 26, 2024). "D💣ming💣 de bienvenidas estelares. El estadounidense Sam Clay lanzará lumbre con la camiseta Olmeca 😎 #SomosOlmecas👊🏽⚾️" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved May 27, 2024– via Twitter.
  15. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 4 de julio de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  16. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de julio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  17. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 23 de octubre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  18. ↑ Adams, Steve (November 18, 2020). "Nationals Sign Sam Clay To Major League Contract". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
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Sam Clay
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Clay with the Washington Nationals in 2022
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
Pitcher
Born: (1993-06-21) June 21, 1993 (age 31)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 7, 2021, for the Washington Nationals