Ernie Clement
#22 3B · Blue Jays
Height
6'0"
Weight
170 lbs
Age
30
College
Virginia
Draft
2017, Rd 4, #132
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
B+
B
B
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$2.8M
AAV
$4.6M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
B
FCA+
Ernie Clement has carved out a solid starter role at third base for the Blue Jays, earning a B grade that reflects his steady contributions despite lacking elite tools. While specific statistical breakdowns aren't available, his performance has been defined by timely clutch hitting, including multiple walk-off moments that have elevated his standing beyond traditional metrics. The 30-year-old's greatest strength lies in his situational hitting and leadership presence, though his overall production remains at replacement-level talent despite the heroic moments. As a 5-year veteran originally drafted in the 4th round back in 2017, Clement represents the type of complementary player who maximizes limited tools through baseball IQ and work ethic. His ability to deliver in high-leverage spots has transformed him into an unlikely fan favorite in Toronto, where his personal vulnerability and motivational messaging have resonated deeply with the fanbase. The media narrative surrounding Clement perfectly captures how timing and personality can elevate a player's perceived value — he's become virtually bulletproof in public opinion despite being a role player rather than a franchise cornerstone.
Fan & Media Sentiment
B
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Ernie Clement sits in a genuinely interesting spot in the public consciousness right now — fan sentiment has cooled slightly over the past 30 days, settling at a B, but the underlying narrative around the 30-year-old utility man remains warmer than a simple grade suggests. The driving force here is authenticity: beat writers have leaned heavily into Clement's personal storytelling, his willingness to be open about his journey, and a clubhouse presence that earns him credit well beyond his box-score contributions. That aligns neatly with his B performance grade — he's not a star, but he's a above-average utility piece who consistently meets the moment when his number is called, and fans recognize the difference between a roster filler and a genuine contributor. The Blue Jays' recent flurry of roster activity — adding Addison Barger, Eloy Jimenez, Nathan Lukes, and acquiring Tyler Fitzgerald via trade — is the clearest source of narrative friction, because each new piece quietly raises the question of where Clement fits in a reshuffling depth chart. A recent shutout loss to Boston that sparked enough commentary to put Clement's name in a headline — however sarcastically — is the kind of moment that keeps fan discourse active even when the underlying respect for the player remains intact. At 16-21 and sitting outside a playoff spot in a long American League East season, the Blue Jays need contributors to step forward, and the narrative around Clement is ultimately one of a veteran who has earned genuine goodwill but must keep answering the call as the roster evolves around him.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | vs LAA | W 2-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ TB | L 0-3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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About this player
Ernie Clement is a player in his 5th MLB season listed at 3B for the Blue Jays. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Ernie Clement: Contract Value Index B+, Performance B, Sentiment B, Fan Verdict pending.
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