Tyler Clippard is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career as a relief pitcher. He was born on February 14, 1985, in Lexington, Kentucky, and attended J. W. Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Florida. Clippard was drafted by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft.
Clippard made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 2007, but he was traded to the Washington Nationals in 2008. He spent the next six seasons with the Nationals, where he established himself as a reliable relief pitcher. Clippard was named an All-Star in 2011, and he finished the season with a 3.14 earned run average (ERA) and 104 strikeouts in 88.1 innings pitched.
In 2015, Clippard was traded to the Oakland Athletics, where he spent one season before being traded to the New York Mets. He helped the Mets reach the World Series in 2015, but they lost to the Kansas City Royals in five games. Clippard signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2016, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2018.
Clippard has played for several teams throughout his career, but he has consistently been a reliable relief pitcher. He has a career ERA of 3.13 and has recorded 777 strikeouts in 777 innings pitched. Clippard has also been a durable pitcher, appearing in at least 60 games in eight different seasons.
In addition to his success on the field, Clippard has also been recognized for his charitable work off the field. He was named the Nationals' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award in 2014, which recognizes players who demonstrate a commitment to giving back to their communities.
Overall, Tyler Clippard has had a successful career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He has played for several teams and has consistently been a reliable pitcher, earning him recognition as an All-Star and helping his teams reach the postseason. Clippard's success on the field is matched by his commitment to giving back to his community, making him a respected player both on and off the field.
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