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Ernie Clement is an American professional baseball utility player currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹. He is known for his versatility on the field, being able to play various positions, primarily second base ³⁶.

Early Life and College Career

Born on March 22, 1996 ¹, Ernie James Clement attended the University of Virginia from 2015 to 2017 ². During his college career, he earned third-team All-ACC selections in both 2016 and 2017 ². He was also part of the Cavaliers' team that won the 2015 College World Series title, contributing with a 3-for-4 performance and an RBI in Game 2 of the final series ². Notably, he demonstrated excellent plate discipline in college, striking out only 31 times in 745 career at-bats ².

Professional Baseball Career

Clement has played for several MLB teams throughout his career:

• Cleveland Indians/Guardians: He began his MLB career with the Cleveland Indians, later known as the Cleveland Guardians ¹.
• Oakland Athletics: He also had a stint with the Oakland Athletics ¹.
• Toronto Blue Jays: As of 2026, he plays for the Toronto Blue Jays ¹³.

Key Statistics and Achievements

As a utility player, Clement's contributions often involve consistent hitting and solid defense across multiple infield positions.

• Batting Average: He has a career batting average of .266, and a .281 average for the current season ⁹.
• Home Runs: He has hit 9 home runs ⁶.
• RBI: He has 38 RBIs (Runs Batted In) ⁶.
• Salary: His current contract for 2026 is for 1 year and \$4.6 million ⁹.

Clement's ability to play various positions and his consistent performance make him a valuable asset to his team ¹⁶.