Ernie Clement's World Baseball Classic Journey

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines right here on Toronto Blue Jays News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Toronto Blue Jays boasts one of the deepest line-ups in baseball thanks in large part to utility infielder Ernie Cleman. The 29-year-old signed a minor league deal with the team back in 2023 and turned his career around with strong defense across. Multiple positions. Last postseason, he made history by collecting 30 hits in just 18 games, setting a new single-playoff record during their World Series push. Cleman's hot October earned him a spot on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, his first time in the tournament. He stepped away from Blue Jays camp to chase a gold medal, even making his pro debut in left field during exhibition games to show his versatility. Blue Jays fans have been vocal about their frustration over his limited playing time with Team USA. He sat out the opener against Brazil and got pulled from the lineup for Monday's key match-up versus Mexico where Roman Anthony

1:02took left field and stars like Bobby Wood Jr. filled the infield. When Clement does get chances, he delivers. In Saturday's game against Great Britain, he reached base three times and scored every run proving his value. Once the tournament wraps, Clement heads back to Toronto as a cornerstone of their lineup and defense. Fans expect him to play a big role in another deep playoff run next year. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Podcast it different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-L-P-L-O.com.