"There was no better example of that than in the 2025 postseason. In 18 games with the Jays, Clement slashed .411/.416/.562 with one home run in 77 plate appearances for a 171 wRC+. He was hitting everything and even broke the all-time hits record in a single postseason with 30. This was coming off a .277/.313/.398 slash line with nine home runs in 588 plate appearances during the regular season."
"On Tuesday, USA Baseball announced that Clement has committed to Team USA for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Will Clement be their primary third baseman? Probably not, as both Alex Bregman and Matt Chapman are both eligible to play for the team. That said, Clement is a terrific utility option, providing strong defence around the infield with a good hitting ability."
"The story goes that the Blue Jays were the only team willing to give him regular action in Triple-A heading into the 2023 season, but it's a minor league deal that has worked out for both parties. Joining the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, close to his home town of Rochester, it only took Clement 271 plate appearances in Triple-A to match his career-total of home runs."
Ernie Clement progressed from a minor-league contract to a roster spot on Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He offers premium infield defense and versatile utility capability alongside competent offense. Clement produced a historic 2025 postseason, slashing .411/.416/.562 in 18 games, hitting one home run in 77 plate appearances, and setting the all-time postseason hits record with 30. His 2025 regular season line was .277/.313/.398 across 588 plate appearances. Clement had limited MLB exposure before joining the Blue Jays system, then excelled in Triple-A Buffalo in 2023 and regained form in September 2023.
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