Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement speaks about how much this team means to him
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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement spoke to the media about how much this team means to him and how much he appreciates the opportunity he was given.
In a 9-0 drubbing of the Boston Red Sox, Clement went 2-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Red Sox.
«I never thought l'd walk three times in a game, Clement told Hazel Mae...it's not really my forte but I was just taking what the game gave me tonight.. just being a little more patient than usual.»
Ernie Clement has reached base 5x in a game for the first time in his career. He's batting .309 with a .772 OPS and is playing spectacular defence. All-Star calibre player right now.
Clement also made this nifty catch to the chagrin of some Bosox fans in attendance.
Toronto Blue Jays' Ernie Clement speaks about how much this team means to him
After the win, Ernie Clement spoke about how much this Blue Jays team means to him and how grateful he is for the opportunity:
"I just want what's best for this team. I truly care about that."
"That's what the really good teams and the great teams do. They play for each other»
"That's what the really good teams and the great teams do. They play for each other»
The utility infielder continues to march toward a career-best campaign.
Clement has recorded multiple hits in 10 of his last 14 games, a blistering stretch in which he's slashing .453/.500/.585 with four doubles, a homer, a steal, four RBI and 12 runs.
His elite glove and super-utility profile will keep him in the big leagues for a long time, and if the results against southpaws, while regressing some, remain solidly above average, then you're talking about a damn good baseball player.
It's funny how Clement went from a castoff by the Guardians and Athletics to a potential All-Star, but that's baseball you just never know.
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