Sam Clay
Born: 6/21/1993 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 2021-04-07 | Final Game: 2022-08-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 238 lbs
Full name: Samuel Thomas Hunter Clay
Biography
Sam Clay, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 7, 2021, until August 20, 2022. Despite his relatively brief career spanning just 65 games, Clay's journey through the sport was marked by determination and resilience. He faced significant challenges, as he concluded his time in the majors without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Clay's time in the league coincided with an era of evolving player dynamics, where the emphasis on power and offensive production was paramount. While he did not achieve notable offensive statistics, his presence on the field reflected the ongoing quest for teams to develop versatile players who could contribute in various capacities. His experience serves as a reminder of the fierce competition within professional baseball and the challenges aspiring athletes face in reaching the highest levels of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 59 | 33 | 5 | 26 | 39 | 5.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 0 | 5 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 55 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 5.60 | -396.2 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | WAS | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | P | 58 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | WAS | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 65 |