Ernie Clement's Breakout Season: New Role, Big Expectations

0:00Toronto Blue Jays Infielder, Ernie Clement, opens up in a new first-person story for the player's Tribune, just as his team starts the season at home. The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal last year, and turned into a breakout star, nearly delivering a World Series walk-off before becoming a fan favorite across 135 games. He chose Toronto over bigger money offers because they guaranteed him four or five starts a week. The trust paid off with nine home runs, 50 RBIs and 35 doubles, helping spark the team's deep playoff push. Fans embrace Clement's rise, mobbing him for high fives and chats by season's end. His post-season slash line topped 400 with a record 22 singles over 18 games, fueling clubhouse belief right to game 7. Now filling the gap left by Boba Schett's free agency exit, Clement locks in as the every day second baseman. He will also cover third, shortstop, and even first base if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs

1:02a break. With bigger expectations ahead, Clement stays thrilled about playing with the Jays, keeping that backyard joy alive as they hunt another championship. Run. You've been listening to Toronto News today, AI-powered local news.