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Ernie Clement

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Fri, Mar 21
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Ernie Clement has shown an ability to hit minor league pitching, but even that was only recently, as he had a solid season for Triple-A Buffalo around between moving to and from the big league roster. However, Clement left Triple-A in the rearview mirror in 2024 and went on to do something five other active players have done: He had an at-bat/strikeout ratio greater than 10.0 in a season of 450 or more plate appearances. Only David Fletcher, Kevin Newman, Jose Altuve and Luis Arraez (3x!) have that on their resumes. Clement, however, hit more homers than those players, with 12. Let's stay weird; despite all that contact, Clement had a poor .284 OBP because he put too many balls into play. He has dual-eligibility to the left side of the infield, but Bichette's return rules out shortstop, while Clement really is not an everyday player at third base. He is out of options, so he is all but certain to have a roster spot with the Jays. What he does with that roster spot is up to him, but he profiles more as a flexible reserve than he does an everyday corner man.

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2024 290.52.1 48 12 51 11 12 .263
2023 431.4 7 1 10 1 1 .380
3y Avg. 1291.6 25 4 22 8 4 .250
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Swats first spring homer

    Rotowire
    Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. Getting the start at third base and batting seventh in what might have been a preview of Toronto's Opening Day lineup, Clement turned on a Cooper Criswell offering in the second inning and drove it out to center field for his first homer of the spring. The 28-year-old infielder has gotten off to a hot start in camp, going 8-for-17 (.471) in seven appearances, but he'll likely need to improve on last season's .284 OBP if he's going to be anything more than a utility player in the majors over the long haul.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Back in action Thursday

    Rotowire
    Clement (mouth) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. An errant fastball struck Clement in the face during Monday's exhibition against the Tigers, but he managed to avoid any fractures and was cleared of a concussion. The 28-year-old is now ready to resume his preparations for Opening Day, as he gears up to serve as the primary third baseman for Toronto in 2025.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Could be in lineup Thursday

    Rotowire
    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Wednesday that Clement (mouth) could be back in the lineup Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. Clement had to leave Monday's game against the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch, but he managed to escape with just a lip laceration and contusion and is feeling much better. He's expected to serve as Toronto's primary third baseman in 2025.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: No concussion or fractures

    Rotowire
    Clement did not suffer any fractures and is not dealing with any concussion symptoms as a result of a hit-by-pitch in the face during Monday's game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports It was a scary situation when Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph Ty Madden fastball, but the infielder has managed to escape with merely a lip laceration and contusion. Projected to be the Blue Jays' primary third baseman this season, Clement should be considered day-to-day.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Exits after HBP in face

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    Clement was removed from Monday's game against the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph fastball from Ty Madden and walked off the field with a trainer while holding a bloody towel to his face. The Blue Jays are saying for the time being that Clement is dealing with a lip laceration and contusion, although it's not clear whether he still needs to undergo additional testing. Clement is expected to open the season as Toronto's primary third baseman.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Atop depth chart at third base

    Rotowire
    Clement is the favorite to begin the season as the Blue Jays' starting third baseman, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. Toronto's affinity for utility players likely means Clement won't stay at the hot corner, however -- the 28-year-old saw 41 games at shortstop last season in addition to 96 at third base, and he has prior experience at second base and in left field as well. Clement slashed a passable .263/.284/.408 in 2024 with 12 homers and 12 steals over 452 plate appearances, but he'll be pushed for playing time by Will Wagner, Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger and others as the Jays look for more offense from their lineup.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Gets $1.975 million from Toronto

    Rotowire
    Clement agreed to a one-year, $1.975 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. In his first full major-league season, Clement slashed .263/.284/.408 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI over 452 plate appearances while also swiping 12 bags. The 28-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he remains in a good position to open the season as either the primary third baseman or utility player.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Three hits in loss

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    Clement went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays. Batting second Sunday and getting another start at shortstop in the absence of Bo Bichette (finger), Clement continued a strong September that has seen him slash .292/.301/.389 in 18 games with a homer, two steals, four RBI and 10 runs. The 28-year-old infielder should retain a regular spot in the lineup over the final week of the season, and he's positioned himself for a prime role in the Blue Jays' 2025 plans.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Sitting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Clement is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. Clement will get Saturday off after making nine consecutive starts for Toronto. In his place, Leo Jimenez will play shortstop while Davis Schneider plays the keystone. Clement is 11-for-38 (.289) across his last 10 games.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Crosses plate three times Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Clement went 2-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets. The 28-year-old infielder's hot bat has kept him in the lineup in September. Clement has five multi-hit performances in eight games to begin the month, batting .324 (11-for-34) with a double, a triple, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs. He could get squeezed for playing time once Bo Bichette (calf) comes off the IL, but for now Clement will continue bouncing between shortstop and third base while getting regular at-bats.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Homers Sunday

    Rotowire
    Clement went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Twins. Clement had the Blue Jays' only extra-base hit of the afternoon and was the only player in the lineup with more than one hit. Clement took Bailey Ober deep in the opening frame and later singled and stole a bag in the eighth. The 28-year-old finished with 17 RBI in 27 games in August and also now has three steals over his last six starts. For the year, he's slashing .261/.284/.423 with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 39 runs, 11 steals and a 9:33 BB:K in 361 plate appearances.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Getting rest Saturday

    Rotowire
    Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup Saturday against Minnesota. Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 7-for-37 (.189) with two homers and eight RBI across the Jays' last 10 games. His absence will allow Leo Jimenez to pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Homers again Thursday

    Rotowire
    Clement went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win against the Angels. Clement contributed to Toronto's five-run second inning with a two-run blast to left field. It was his third straight contest with a homer following a 32-game stretch during which he went deep just once. Clement has enjoyed a strong August, notching at least one hit in 13 of 18 contests and batting .292 (21-for-72) with four homers, 14 RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases during that span.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Finding power stroke

    Rotowire
    Clement went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a three-run home run in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Reds. The 28-year-old infielder went yard for the second straight game, and his third-inning shot off Nick Martinez gave the Blue Jays a 6-0 lead that the pitching staff quickly squandered. Clement has caught fire in August, and over his last 17 games he sports a .290/.329/.478 slash line, but most of the power has come in the last week -- five of his six extra-base hits on the month, including all three homers, have come in his last six contests.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Taking seat Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. Clement is absent from the starting nine for the first time in 28 games for what's likely a maintenance day. The infielder has been seeing the ball well this month, going 18-for-65 (.277) with a pair of homers, three stolen bases and a 10.3 percent K rate.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Goes yard Monday

    Rotowire
    Clement went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 6-3 loss to the Reds. Clement salvaged his stat line with a ninth-inning homer off Alexis Diaz, the infielder's eighth long ball of the season. Clement is 6-for-24 (.250) with two home runs and a triple over his last six games and owns a .704 OPS on the year.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Swipes two bags

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    Clement went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. Clement got the better of Gerrit Cole and Austin Wells, singling and stealing second base off the duo in each of the first two frames. The 28-year-old swiped his first bag since July 27 and is now 7-for-9 in stolen base tries this season. Clement has appeared in all 16 games for the Blue Jays since the All-Star break, batting .283 with four extra-base hits, three runs scored, eight RBI and three stolen bases in 15 starts.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Resting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Friday's loss in the series opener. His absence will move Vladimir Guerrero to third base while Spencer Horwitz starts at first, opening up the keystone for Davis Schneider.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Socks fourth homer

    Rotowire
    Clement went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Astros. The 28-year-old utility player wasn't even supposed to be in the starting lineup, but a late scratch for Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) inserted Clement at third base, and he wound up taking Josh Hader deep in the ninth inning to spoil a combined shutout bid for Houston. The long ball was his fourth of the season, setting a new career high, and he's slashing .333/.347/.563 in 49 plate appearances since the beginning of June. Should Kiner-Falefa require an IL stint, Clement could see a big uptick in playing time, although Addison Barger would also be in the mix at third base.
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  • Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Late entrant into lineup

    Rotowire
    Clement will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Astros. Clement wasn't in the Blue Jays' initial lineup, but he'll get his third straight start after he was a late addition in place of Vladimir Guerrero (finger), who was scratched. Guerrero is considered day-to-day, and once he's able to rejoin the lineup, Clement will likely return to his usual bench role.
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