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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 2.31 | 4.51 (+49%) | 631.1 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 4 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 69.7 | 51 | 10 | 16 | 74 | 1.29 | 4.27 (+70%) | 3811.9 |
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 72.7 | 43 | 11 | 10 | 77 | 1.36 | 3.97 (+66%) | 3658.8 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 3 | 9 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 72.7 | 68 | 26 | 16 | 64 | 3.22 | 4.33 (+26%) | 2619.6 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 4 | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 74.3 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 66 | 0.61 | 4.08 (+85%) | 3496.7 |
| 2025 | CLE | AL | 5 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 47.3 | 46 | 17 | 12 | 47 | 3.23 | 4.14 (+22%) | 1727.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CLE | AL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CLE | AL | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | CLE | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
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
Playoff Pitching by Year
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TEX | P | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | CLE | P | 71 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | CLE | P | 77 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CLE | P | 75 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | CLE | P | 74 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | CLE | P | 48 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 366 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | RP |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | July |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | May |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | September |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Year | |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2024 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2023 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | RP |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - First Team | RP |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | August |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | June |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Month | September |
| 2022 | Reliever of the Year Award | |
| 2022 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2022 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2021 | Reliever of the Month | August |
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 |