We present them here for purely educational purposes. University News Associate He began his professional career playing for Cleveland's Single-A team theMahoning Valley Scrappers. Clement had family at the ballpark Tuesday including his mother, father, sister, grandmother, aunt and uncle who made the four-hour drive down from Rochester Clement was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. I think this will be good for Ernie to play, Francona said in his pregame interview. I didnt take fly balls (in practice) until the week before the first game, Clement said. Clement grew up in Rochester, NY where he attended Brighton High School. This website is not directly or indirectly affiliated, associated, or connected in any way to Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League or the National Hockey League. Professional utility man that was drafted by theCleveland Indiansduring the fourth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Went 3-for-4 and drove in eventual game-winning run with sixth-inning single in Game 2 of CWS Finals (6/23) He has also played some corner outfield. Cleveland Indians signed 2B Ernie Clement. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Freeman, fresh off a shoulder operation, looks like he hasnt missed a beat. With Freeman now donning a Guardians jersey after spending extensive time in AAA, Francona plans to have him fill a utility role. Jessica Mendoza likes the shift ban this season while Tim Kurkjian is a fan of the pitch clock almost a month into the season. Second on team with 26 multiple-hit games (12 in 62 games in 2015) Adam Birnbaum Trio to Perform April 26 at UW Recorded the go-ahead hit in three of UVas 10 NCAA tournament wins (11-for-42 with seven RBI in tournament) But I hit that one really well, and I kind of knew it was out. He was twice named Rochester City Athletic His second homer went to left, coming off Derek Holland in the seventh inning. SS Ernie Clement assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers. 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. Awarded the Hopps Senior Male Athletic Achievement Award (awarded to high school senior male who demonstrates athletic ability, good character and sportsmanship) Hit 2-run walk-off single in Game 2 of NCAA Super Regional against Maryland to send Virginia to College World Series (6/6) 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. Then they gave me the real one. He had the confidence to back it too, saying his favorite was a 3-2 count because it puts the pressure on the pitcher. Ernie Clement He was not scared to do anything, Haseley said. 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.. Thats awesome.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: profiles | Three-time All-New York State Team, All-Conference and All-Greater Rochester Popularity How tall is Ernie Clement? I just tried to be a spark plug, said Clement. He went 22-for-76 with nine doubles, a triple and seven RBI. Clement struggled to attract interest all winter after batting just .184/.243/.209 over 179 major-league plate appearances last season between the Guardians and Athletics. He was off playing intramural flag football. Lynchburg Hillcats placed SS Ernie Clement on the 7-day disabled list. Yeah, my last memory of playing at Frontier Field wasnt great, Clement, who played high school baseball for Brighton, said the other day. Ernie Clement Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com Holds schools career records for plate appearances (329), batting average (.464), singles (87), doubles (34) and stolen bases (38); also holds single-season record for batting average (.560) and runs scored (28) 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. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/playerprofiles, Phillies star Harper could make return this week, White Sox snap 10-game skid with wild comeback vs. Rays, Phillies vs. Astros odds, picks, predictions, best bets, Longtime Cards broadcaster Shannon dies at 83. Freeman then became the 12th Guardian to make his MLB debut this season. Clements best tool is arguably his ability to avoid punchouts. What about the ketchup and mustard horsehide with Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr.s signature stamped on the sweet spot? Born: 3/22/1996 in Rochester, NY. 84 prospect, having batted .279 (83-297) with 51 runs, six home runs, and 44 RBI with AAA this season. Clement hit safely in five straight games before going 0-for-1 off the bench against the Tigers on Saturday. Blue Jays' Ernie Clement: Reassigned to minor-league camp fpa5up@virginia.edu With 143 at-bats in the 2022 season, Clement tallied a .203 AVG with 15 runs and 6 RBI. Prior to being drafted, he attended theUniversity of Virginia, where he was twice named a member of All-Atlantic Coast Conference Third Team. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He Felt Like He Was Superman: Ernie Clements Legend WebFAQs. "I'm speechless! Ernie Clement was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 4th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA). Web Parents are Peter and Julie Clement Has two sisters, Glennie and Ellie Father played rugby at St. Lawrence University, while mother played soccer at Babson College