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Alex Clemmey

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Alex Clemmey
Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (2005-07-18) July 18, 2005 (age 19)
Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Alexander Clemmey (born July 18, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization.

Amateur career

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Clemmey grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island and attended Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island.[1] A 6-foot-6 left-handed pitcher, Clemmey won the Rhode Island Gatorade Player of the Year in his senior year of high school,[2] after compiling a 6-1 record with a 0.59 ERA.[3] He is committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt.[4]

Professional career

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Cleveland Guardians

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Clemmey was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round, with the 58th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] On July 22, 2023, Clemmey signed with Cleveland for an above slot deal worth $2.3 million.[7]

Clemmey made his professional debut in 2024 with the Single–A Lynchburg Hillcats, recording a 4.67 ERA with 97 strikeouts in 69+13 innings pitched across 19 starts.[8]

Washington Nationals

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On July 29, 2024, the Guardians traded Clemmey, José Tena, and Rafael Ramírez Jr. to the Washington Nationals in exchange for Lane Thomas.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "ALEXANDER CLEMMEY". Perfect Game. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ Koch, Bill. "Hendricken's Alex Clemmey is selected by the Cleveland Guardians in MLB Draft". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ Gerson, Aria (June 2, 2023). "Hendricken ace Alex Clemmey is Gatorade RI Baseball Player of the Year". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Gerson, Aria (July 9, 2023). "Vanderbilt baseball signee Alex Clemmey to Guardians in 2023 MLB Draft". The Tennessean. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Guardians' Alex Clemmey: Headed to Cleveland". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  6. ^ Wild, Tommy. "Recap Of Cleveland Guardians Selections From Night One Of 2023 MLB Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Guardians sign 19 of 21 Draft picks, including 1st-rounder Velazquez". mlb.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  8. ^ "Nationals Add Alex Clemmey, 2 Infield Prospects From Guardians For Lane Thomas". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Rogers, Jesse (July 29, 2024). "Nationals deal outfielder Lane Thomas to Guardians". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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