Now its 23-year-old Freemans time to shine in The Show. Was two-time Bowman Cup Team Selection (best hockey players from Rochester and Buffalo areas) Oakland Athletics designated 2B Ernie Clement for assignment. High School: Brighton HS (Rochester, NY), School: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA), Debut: 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. I definitely could use more of that. I have only positive things to say about my time in Cleveland and with the organization. He joked afterward with reporters about going to the weight room so he could hit a couple more, and Indians acting manager DeMarlo Hale had him in the starting lineup again Saturday night. No matter what happens, itll be fine., I enjoyed seeing that and playing alongside that. 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). Named to All-College World Series Team These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. I was really fortunate to get a great opportunity there, he said. Positions: The 26-year-old has a .492 OPS in 158 plate appearances in the bigs this season and should fill a utility role while up in the majors. Recorded four hit streaks of eight games or more Missed his first game April 15 vs. William & Mary because of hamstring injury and was out for seven games Jessica Mendoza likes the shift ban this season while Tim Kurkjian is a fan of the pitch clock almost a month into the season. Freeman then became the 12th Guardian to make his MLB debut this season. Prior to being drafted, he attended theUniversity of Virginia, where he was twice named a member of All-Atlantic Coast Conference Third Team. Father played rugby at St. Lawrence University, while mother played soccer at Babson College Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop Wednesday and is expected to serve as the primary option at the position while Rosario is away from the team, but Clement could push Owen Miller and Yu Chang for work at second base in the short term. 2023 The As signed him off waivers and he played six games at the end of 2022, went to spring training and was released two weeks before camp broke. After a successful MLB debut, next to nothing could wipe the grin off of Freemans face as he spoke with Andre Knott. Clement, despite evidence of his own worthiness, is simply honored to still be associated with Haseley and Smith, a pair he calls a couple of college baseball legends.. So hopefully I can bring back a couple really good memories and play well.. A big-leaguer since 2020, Smith is with the Arizona Diamondbacks. I just tried to get the boys going. Follow him on Twitter @salmaiorana.To subscribe to Sal's newsletter, Bills Blast, which will come out every Friday during the offseason, please follow this link: https://profile.democratandchronicle.com/newsletters/bills-blast, This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Ernie Clement to play for Buffalo Bisons against Rochester Red Wings, Sal Maiorana, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Ernie Clement to play for Buffalo Bisons against Rochester Red Wings. Ernie Clements birth sign is Aries. A clubhouse full of the same kind of guys, he said, can feel robotic and stale. Clement signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Blue Jays which includes an invitation to major-league spring training. However, the Guards had to option utility player Ernie Clement to Columbus to make room on the 26-man roster so they could recall Freeman from AAA. Yeah, my last memory of playing at Frontier Field wasnt great, Clement, who played high school baseball for Brighton, said the other day. Or write about sports? Yu Chang and Ernie Clement both came into 2022 looking like prospective utility men. Clement is one of the best players to ever come out of Section V. The three-time All-Greater Rochester selection and the Democrat and Chronicles player of the decade for 2010-19 still owns Brighton career records for plate appearances (329), batting average (.464), singles (87), doubles (34) and stolen bases (38), all of which helped him get a partial scholarship to Virginia. Went 5-for-12 in Duke series Was 6-for-15 (.400) with home run, four RBI in NCAA regional June 13, 2021 Right adductor strain. Overall this season, the 25-year-old is batting .227/.276/.336 with three homers across 39 games. His strongest suit was arguably holding it down at third for Jos Ramrez, which his 15 starts there shows as the All-Star cheered him on from the dugout. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. College: Virginia. Oakland Athletics invited non-roster 2B Ernie Clement to spring training. Putting a younger guy in that role could be a little challenging anyway, so you want to make sure theyve got some gas in the tank. Follow mlb. Right away Toronto reached out and it seems to be a great fit so far. MLB 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. Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA). Third-Team All-ACC selection at second base Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Though he's out of the lineup Sunday, Clement has indirectly benefited from the absence of Amed Rosario (wrist), who is also on the bench after missing the previous two contests. He finished his three-year, 179-game college career with a .306 average and .345 on-base percentage and struck out just 31 times in 836 plate appearances, mixed in a summer in the prestigious Cape Cod League when he was named league MVP, and then became a fourth-round pick of the Cleveland Guardians in the 2017 draft. 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. Clement has made the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The lean 6-foot, 160-pound shortstop was considering baseball opportunities with Niagara University and Monroe Community College before he drew the eye of Cavalier assistant coach Kevin McMullan at a camp and was offered a scholarship to UVA. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - No. They joined the long list of record seasons that ended with disappointment. He has also played some corner outfield. Cleveland Indians signed 2B Ernie Clement. Cleveland Guardians recalled 2B Ernie Clement from Columbus Clippers. Login Here. 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. Clement was released by the Athletics on Sunday. Hit 2-run walk-off single in Game 2 of NCAA Super Regional against Maryland to send Virginia to College World Series (6/6) 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. 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 Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Oakland Athletics released 2B Ernie Clement. The organizations incredible, they treat their players really well and it honestly reminds me a lot of how Cleveland does things. Since then, he established himself as one of the minors best pure hitters, having a .292 AVG or better in each of his first four seasons in the pros. "I'm speechless! So, I wrote that down Dont miss an optional lift because he got in a decent amount of trouble with some of the veteran players. 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. And Ernies like, Yeah, whatever, Ill just go do it. Recorded the go-ahead hit in three of UVas 10 NCAA tournament wins (11-for-42 with seven RBI in tournament) The first of many, many more to come. Ernie Clement (@Ernieclem) September 1, 2021 Now its 23-year-old Freemans time to shine in The Show. He is an active performer and can be heard performing with the Live Edge Trio, Gonzalo Teppa Quintet, UW faculty member Ben Markley, New Stream Brass He had that ultimate competitive spirit. Coached by Jason Wasserman All Rights Reserved. In contrast to Smith and Haseley, Clement was the outgoing type who could seemingly ab-lib his way through anything. 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. Spent 2020 season at the club's Alternate Training Site in Lake CountyWas a member of the 12-player Taxi Squad in SeptemberAdded to the 40-man roster on Nov. 20 Batted .280 (7-for-25) in ML spring training camp as an invitee (15 games, 4 RBI, 0SO). But any time youre on a list with Manny, thats great. It was pretty much a lot of surprise, said Clement. I threw like four touchdowns, Clement said. Making their case as the most potent freshman trio in UVA baseball history, Haseley, Smith and Clement started more than 60 games together in 2015 as the Wahoos captured the programs first national championship. Led team with 11 HBP and second with nine sacrifice bunts This is so wholesome. Virginias Ernie Clement started 61 of 68 games at second base in 2015, the year UVa won the NCAA title. University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA). That played a huge, huge factor into it., Sal Maiorana can be reached at maiorana@gannett.com. Popularity Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. I just tried to be a spark plug, said Clement. Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ernie Clement outright to Las Vegas Aviators. Homered to lead off La Salle game (2/21) Clement was added to the Athletics' active roster Saturday. Clement is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Freeman got the call up to the majors in the middle of the Clippers game the night before, which Clippers Manager Andy Tracy had some fun with: . SS Ernie Clement assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Indians Alternate Training Site. He slashed .231/.285/.339 with three homers, 16 runs and nine RBI across 40 games with Cleveland last year. Ernie James Clement. Clement hit safely in five straight games before going 0-for-1 off the bench against the Tigers on Saturday. Third Baseman, Second Baseman and Leftfielder, Born: Ernie James Clementattended the University of Virginia, earning third-team All-ACC honors in 2016 and 2017was named Cape Cod League MVP for Harwich in 2016. University Communications, Clement is all smiles after delivering the game-winning hit to send the Wahoos to the 2015 College World Series. 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. I couldnt believe I clipped another one. In his 1,075 minor-league at-bats, he hit three of them. (3 times British national road champion 1943, 1945, 1946, two Nationals seconds, and a Worlds and Draft: Clement was the Indians fourth-round pick in 2017 out of the University of Virginia. Jessica Mendoza and Tim Kurkjian make their picks for a surprise team to win their respective division in 2023. Data Provided By Big Ern stepped up whenever his team called on him, whatever they need, Im gonna go out and try to do my best catching, pitching, picking Josy up, whatever Ill do it, Clement told Knott in his post-game interview after taking the mound for the first time in his career. Clement then waited to watch the reaction of his parents, sister and both grandmothers when his name was called. WebView the profiles of people named Ernie Clement. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The needed surgery ended his season after 41 games, but he still earned a spot on Clevelands 40-man roster in November. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. 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. The club needed to clear spots on the 40-man roster for Aledmys Diaz and Jace Peterson. 2B Ernie Clement assigned to Buffalo Bisons. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. Clement was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Blue Jays on Monday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. Family Life He is a native of Rochester, New York. Ernie Clement had 3 home runs over his career. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. fpa5up@virginia.edu Ernie Clement had 58 hits over his career. 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. Lake County Captains placed SS Ernie Clement on the 7-day disabled list. Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. By The Rector And Visitors Of The College: Virginia. fpa5up@virginia.edu, A familiar scene around UVA baseball from 2015 to 2017: a joyous Ernie Clement celebrating with teammates. If a parent or guardian believes that northwoodsleague.com, northwoodsleague.net, & the NWL Mobile Free Agent: 2028, More Ernie Clement Pages at Baseball Reference. Excelled in baseball and hockey during high school career section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | But at the same time, a lot of those guys I came up with in the minor leagues so to see them have success was just so cool. I think this will be good for Ernie to play, Francona said in his pregame interview. Hale noted, Hes just trying to establish himself in the big leagues, and he put a couple of good swings on some balls. The Guardians designated Clement for assignment earlier this week, but Oakland -- an organization with much less depth -- added him to the 40-man roster. Ernie Clement is on Twitter at Ernieclem. Batted .292 (7-for-24) in CWS (second best on team) Pirates infielder Drew Maggi joins the KayRod Cast to discuss what he felt after getting his first big league hit. Clement hit only three homers in 1,075 Minor League at-bats, but had two in the Indians 7-4 win over the Tigers, getting them on his 89th and 91st at-bats in the Majors, respectively. SS Ernie Clement assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Lynchburg Hillcats. Professional utility man that was drafted by theCleveland Indiansduring the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. They Refused to Fight for Russia. With 143 at-bats in the 2022 season, Clement tallied a .203 AVG with 15 runs and 6 RBI. They played a little joke on me. He's started to mix into the lineup with a little more frequency, but Clement remains without a clear path to at-bats. Clement has a .204/.283/.259 slash line with three doubles, seven runs scored and three RBI through 61 plate appearances. WebSummary Stats News. He is an active performer and can be heard performing with the Live Edge Trio, Gonzalo Teppa Quintet, UW faculty member Ben Markley, New Stream Brass 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. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. As he had the biggest smile plastered on his face as he stood at first base, the Freeman family was on their feet erupting with applause. (Photo by Jim Daves, UVA Athletics), Adam Haseley, left, and Pavin Smith entered UVA as highly touted recruits. Akron RubberDucks activated SS Ernie Clement from the 7-day injured list. Clement had a cheering section beyond Bradley, as his parents, sister, grandmother and aunt and uncle were in attendance to witness his first career hit -- one that was a crucial at-bat for Cleveland. The 26-year-old played in 70 games between the Guardians and Athletics last year and hit .184 with 19 runs and six RBI. While he ended that season as a second baseman the position he practiced all fall Clement began it as a center fielder. 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. Andres Gimenez (foot) left the contest in the fifth inning, and if he misses time, Clement could see a corresponding uptick in opportunities. What was going through his mind as his second homer in three at-bats sailed a Statcast-projected 394 feet into the stands? Played in 62 games and started 61 (22 CF, 39 2B) Among Freemans fans in the stands was his younger brother, Cody, who is a catcher in the Rangers organization. That shoulder operation @ErnieClem was talking about was when Freeman slightly tore the labrum in his left shoulder on a swing last June. Clement was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. I watched every game and cheered those boys on.. Clement was released earlier this week by the Athletics and has quickly found a new opportunity north of the border. He'll be filling in at the keystone for the lefty-hitting Andres Gimenez, who is getting a breather with southpaw Nick Lodolo on the hill. Clement hardly cemented a roster spot with the two homers, but it was a big step in the right direction for him. A look at the injuries for Ernie Clement, and the financial implications. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. Along with Ramirez, designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) is back in action Tuesday, putting the Guardians lineup back at full strength. They put ketchup and mustard all over the ball. Ernie Clement is 6-0 Born: 3/22/1996 in Rochester, NY. He was off playing intramural flag football. Cleveland Indians recalled 2B Ernie Clement from Columbus Clippers. Ive been away from home and I havent really gotten to see my parents a whole lot during my baseball seasons. 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 will start at second base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Played in all 60 games (45 starts at 2B, 15 in CF); hit in leadoff slot in last 18 games (first 42 in 2-hole) These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. I just tried to do my job. Clement took that one to the opposite field in right. This was a downward slide from his stats last season when he had a total of just 121 bats, but earned a .231 AVG, 16 runs, nine RBI, and three home runs (the first two being in the same game). All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "He's a throwback," said Brian O'Connor, the head baseball coach for University of Virginia. Smith and Haseley were modest, quiet-natured talents who thrived in structured environments. Look for the Indians top prospect to help the Tribe in a big way in 2022. pic.twitter.com/QOBVmvItKm. Ranks third in UVA history in single-season hits and fifth in single-season runs But, Tito believes in this 2017 fourth-round pick. Because nobody was going to tell Ernie Clement he couldnt do something. 6 prospect Tyler Freeman was smiling ear-to-ear as he finally made his MLB debut for the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 3. Twice named Rochester City Athletic Conference Player of the Year; named league MVP his junior and senior seasons Clement gave Cleveland extra infield depth with Amed Rosario away on bereavement leave, but he's no longer needed now that Rosario has gone through COVID-19 protocols and is back with the team. Clement was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. Itll go on the mantel.. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Giants center fielder Mike Yastrzemski is likely headed to the injured list after hurting his left hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Padres. January 19, 2023 By Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Clement was designated for assignment by the Athletics, the team announced Tuesday. He briefly returned to Cleveland when he needed to fill in for a teammate in bereavement, but ultimately finished the season in Columbus. The Indians had lost, 17-0, Thursday to the Athletics in Cleveland, and were off to a lethargic start Friday. He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Virginia. He had the confidence to back it too, saying his favorite was a 3-2 count because it puts the pressure on the pitcher. He recorded 228 hits in a Cavalier uniform, none more important than the dramatic knock against the University of Maryland that clinched for the Hoos the 2015 Charlottesville Super Regional en route to the national title. Find out more. Lynchburg Hillcats placed SS Ernie Clement on the 7-day disabled list. With the Guardians' infield fully healthy, there hasn't been much of an opportunity for Clement to start. Ernie Clement is a Third Baseman, Second Baseman and Leftfielder. Born: 3/22/1996 in Rochester, NY. I went out there because they were like, Hey, can you take some fly balls? I had made a couple of diving catches in batting practice and they were like, Heres the deal, youre going to have to play center field opening day. And Im like, Hey, perfect, lets do it.. March 22, 1996 Its not a bad quality at all.. Arb Eligible: 2025 UVAs 13-member 2014 recruiting class, which ranked as the nations second-best by Baseball America at the time, was headlined by Smith and Haseley. Brighton's Ernie Clement was named the Democrat and Chronicle's high school baseball player of the decade for 2010-19. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Ernie Clement on the 10-day injured list. Two-time team MVP Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Draft: 2017, Cleveland Indians, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 132. Thats awesome.. Theyre now joining Clement in the programs Hall of Fame. The rookie wasnt the only one excited for his debut His new (and old) teammates welcomed him into Progressive Field with open arms before the game. You made it, @tyler_freeman34.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/MOYJIoUX2c. Ranks 16th nationally in hits, 17th in sac bunts (14) and 18th in runs
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