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Matt Clement

Toronto Blue Jays

1974/08/12 35

6-3 210

Butler, PA

R / R

9

the San Diego Padres in 1993 (3rd round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2006 Red Sox 12 12 5 5 0 0 0 65.1 77 50 48 8 38 43 6.61 1.76

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Throws an excellent two-seam fastball, plus a slurve and an effective change-up. Is particularly effective against righties.
Flaws
  • Shoulder woes have turned him into more of a groundball pitcher, instead of a strikeout machine. Control remains an issue.
Career Potential
  • A solid mid-rotation starter when healthy.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 5, 2009 Announced his retirement.
March 24, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 12, 2008 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
August 2, 2008 Released by the St. Louis Cardinals.
July 7, 2008 Cleared waivers and optioned to Memphis (AAA).
March 25, 2008 Right shoulder surgery, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 21).
January 3, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals to a one-year contract with a club option for 2009.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
October 1, 2007 Missed the entire 2007 season (shoulder surgery).
July 6, 2007 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (shoulder surgery).
March 28, 2007 Shoulder surgery, 15-day DL (retroactive to March 23rd).
October 2, 2006 Missed the last 99 games of the regular season (strained right shoulder).
July 30, 2006 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (strained right shoulder).
June 16, 2006 Strained right shoulder, 15-day DL.
December 22, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox to a three-year contract.
October 28, 2004 Filed for free agency.
November 7, 2003 Chicago Cubs exercised the 2004 club option on his contract.
September 12, 2003 Groin, day-to-day.
April 3, 2003 Back spasms, day-to-day.
September 14, 2002 Missed 4 games (back injury).
September 10, 2002 Back injury, day-to-day.
May 6, 2002 Tricep injury, day-to-day.
March 27, 2002 Acquired from the Florida Marlins.
October 7, 2001 Missed 9 games (right wrist injury).
September 28, 2001 Right wrist injury, day-to-day.
September 22, 2001 Missed 4 games (bicep injury).
September 11, 2001 Bicep injury, day-to-day.
March 28, 2001 Acquired from the San Diego Padres.

Trades

December 12, 2008 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract.
January 3, 2008 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals.
December 22, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the Boston Red Sox.
March 27, 2002 Florida Marlins traded Antonio Alfonseca and Matt Clement to the Chicago Cubs for Julian Tavarez, Jose Cueto and Dontrelle Willis and Ryan Jorgensen.
March 28, 2001 Florida Marlins traded Mark Kotsay and Cesar Crespo to the San Diego Padres for Eric Owens and Matt Clement and Omar Ortiz.
June 3, 1993 Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 3rd round in 1993.

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