Ernie Clement's World Baseball Classic Journey

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Subscribe and stay game ready. The Toronto Blue Jays boasts one of the deepest line-ups in

baseball thanks in large part to utility infielder Ernie Cleman. The 29-year-old signed a minor

league deal with the team back in 2023 and turned his career around with strong defense across.

Multiple positions. Last postseason, he made history by collecting 30 hits in just 18 games,

setting a new single-playoff record during their World Series push. Cleman's hot October earned

him a spot on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, his first time in the tournament.

He stepped away from Blue Jays camp to chase a gold medal, even making his pro debut in left

field during exhibition games to show his versatility. Blue Jays fans have been vocal about their

frustration over his limited playing time with Team USA. He sat out the opener against Brazil

and got pulled from the lineup for Monday's key match-up versus Mexico where Roman Anthony

took left field and stars like Bobby Wood Jr. filled the infield. When Clement does get chances,

he delivers. In Saturday's game against Great Britain, he reached base three times and scored

every run proving his value. Once the tournament wraps, Clement heads back to Toronto as a cornerstone

of their lineup and defense. Fans expect him to play a big role in another deep playoff run next

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