"Ernie Clement embodies everything the Toronto Blue Jays are all about: he hustles, he plays great defense, and he is an absolute pest in the batter's box. He endeared himself to Blue Jays fans throughout the 2025 season with his energy and selfless playstyle, then shone on the biggest stage with an MLB-record 30 hits during the team's postseason run."
"It starts with bat speed. Clement's average swing speed of 67.6 mph ranked in just the fifth percentile, but was up from his 66.8 mph average in 2024. Could that number go up again this season? It's not impossible, especially considering the jump George Springer experienced under the tutelage of new hitting coach David Popkins. Clement's bat-to-ball skills are elite; a bit more power could supercharge his production."
Ernie Clement served as a high-energy, selfless contributor for the Toronto Blue Jays, delivering an MLB-record 30 postseason hits. He posted a .277 batting average, .711 OPS and a career-high 35 doubles in 2025, with stronger performance against left-handed pitching (.900 OPS, six homers). His OPS+ of 95 indicates slightly below-average overall production but solid underlying skills. Clement's average swing speed was 67.6 mph, ranking in the fifth percentile but improving from 2024. Lowering his chase rate from 43.4% to 36.4% shows plate-discipline progress. Defensive versatility across the infield remains a strength.
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