Pat Clements

Pat Clements
Clements with the Columbus Clippers c. 1988
Relief pitcher
Born: (1962-02-02) February 2, 1962 (age 62)
McCloud, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 9, 1985, for the California Angels
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1992, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record17–11
Earned run average3.77
Strikeouts158
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing the  United States
World Games
Gold medal – first place 1981 Santa Clara Team competition

Patrick Brian Clements (born February 2, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player who played eight seasons for the California Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball.[1] Clements is a 1980 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School.[2] He played baseball for three seasons at UCLA and was selected to the USA College All-Star team before being drafted by the Angels in June 1983. He was traded along with Mike Brown from the Angels to the Pirates for John Candelaria, George Hendrick and Al Holland on August 2 in a transaction that was completed two weeks later on August 16 when Bob Kipper was sent to Pittsburgh.[3][4]

He was claimed off waivers by the Orioles from the Padres on July 9, 1992.[5] His first win with the Orioles came in a twelve-inning 3–2 contest over the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park on July 20, 1992.[6] After going 2–0 with a 3.28 earned run average (ERA) in 23 games with the Orioles, he elected to become a free agent on November 2, 1992.[7]

Clements currently resides in Chico, California.

References

  1. ^ "Pat Clements Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2008.
  2. ^ 1990 Topps baseball card # 548
  3. ^ "Sports People: Wish Comes True," The New York Times, Saturday, August 3, 1985. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired the contract of left-handed pitcher...," United Press International (UPI), Friday, August 16, 1985. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Maske, Mark and Fachet, Robert. "Orioles Notebook: With Olson Improving, Mesa Gets the Ax," The Washington Post, Saturday, July 11, 1992. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Maske, Mark. "Orioles Win in 12th, 3–2," The Washington Post, Tuesday, July 21, 1992. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Muscatine, Alison. "Lefferts, Clements Latest Free Agents," The Washington Post, Wednesday, November 4, 1992. Retrieved January 29, 2023.


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