Emmanuel Clase, baseball player, 2019

Emmanuel Clase

Born: 3/18/1998 in Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2019-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 206 lbs

Biography

Emmanuel Clase is a professional baseball pitcher who is making a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on August 4, 2019. Known for his powerful fastball and impressive ability to close games, Clase has quickly established himself as one of the premier relief pitchers in the league. With a career record of 16-23 and a remarkable earned run average (ERA) of 1.67, he showcases not only effectiveness but also durability in high-pressure situations. His ability to strike out batters is notable, with a total of 302 strikeouts, and he has recorded 158 saves, underscoring his role as a reliable closer. Clase's performance has earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers in the game today. As an active player, he continues to evolve and adapt, contributing to his team's success while setting a standard for future generations of pitchers. His career unfolds in the modern era of baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power pitching and strategic bullpen use, where Clase's skills are particularly valuable. His ongoing contributions to the game make him a player to watch as he aims to further solidify his legacy in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 26 366 1 0 0 182 360.0 267 75 15 70 349 1.88 0

Career ERA 1.88 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 55.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
366 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALCS CLE 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2024 ALDS1 CLE 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2022 ALWC1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 11 0 3 14.0 13 8 3 14 5.14

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2024 ALCS CLE 0 1 3 0 0 2.3 7 4 1 2 15.43
2024 ALDS1 CLE 0 1 4 0 2 5.7 5 4 0 6 6.35
2022 ALDS1 CLE 1 0 2 0 0 3.7 1 0 2 4 0.00
2022 ALWC1 CLE 0 0 2 0 1 2.3 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 366 1 25 39 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 366

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2024 Cy Young Award AL 3rd 66.0 210 0
2024 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 36.0 420 0
2021 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 11.0 150 1