Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ernie Clement

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 8, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ernie Clement made an impact.

Ernie Clement is a professional baseball utility player currently with the Toronto Blue Jays. Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 2017, he has also played for the Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics. He is known for holding the record for the most hits in an MLB postseason with 30, achieved in 2025.

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2015: College World Series Champion and All-CWS Team Selection

In 2015, during Clement's freshman year with the Virginia Cavaliers, he hit .292 in the 2015 College World Series and was named to the All-CWS Team, contributing to Virginia's first national title. He also played in the Northwoods League with the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters during the summer.

2016: All-ACC Third Team Selection and Cape Cod League MVP

In 2016, as a sophomore at Virginia, Clement earned a spot on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Third Team. During the summer of 2016, he was named the Cape Cod Baseball League's Most Valuable Player for the Harwich Mariners.

2017: Drafted by Cleveland Indians

In 2017, Ernie Clement was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the fourth round of the MLB draft.

2017: Professional Debut with Mahoning Valley Scrappers

In 2017, after being drafted by the Cleveland Indians, Ernie Clement signed and made his professional debut with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the Low–A New York–Penn League.

2017: All-ACC Third Team Honors

In 2017, during his junior season with Virginia, Ernie Clement earned All-ACC Third Team honors for the second consecutive year.

2018: Progression Through Cleveland Indians Minor League System

In 2018, Ernie Clement began the season with the Lake County Captains, was promoted to the Lynchburg Hillcats, and further advanced to the Akron RubberDucks during the season.

2019: Plays for Columbus Clippers and Arizona Fall League

In 2019, Ernie Clement played for the Columbus Clippers and was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season.

November 20, 2020: Added to Indians 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2020, the Indians added Ernie Clement to their 40-man roster.

2020: Randy Arozarena's Postseason Record

In the 2020 postseason, Randy Arozarena recorded 29 hits, before Ernie Clement surpassed this record with 30 hits in the 2025 Postseason.

May 30, 2021: Promoted to Major Leagues

On May 30, 2021, Ernie Clement was promoted to the major leagues for the first time as the 27th man on the Indians' roster for a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was then optioned back to Columbus the next day.

June 13, 2021: Major League Debut

On June 13, 2021, Ernie Clement was recalled by the Indians and made his major league debut as a pinch hitter against the Seattle Mariners.

2021: Returns to Columbus and Akron

In 2021, Ernie Clement returned to Columbus, playing 33 games for them and two games for Akron.

June 27, 2022: First Position Player to Pitch for Cleveland

On June 27, 2022, Ernie Clement became the first position player to pitch for Cleveland since Mike Freeman on June 29, 2019. He pitched two innings, giving up six hits and four earned runs across two games.

September 21, 2022: Designated for Assignment

On September 21, 2022, Ernie Clement was designated for assignment by Cleveland.

September 23, 2022: Claimed by Oakland Athletics

On September 23, 2022, Ernie Clement was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.

March 12, 2023: Released by the Athletics

On March 12, 2023, Ernie Clement was released by the Athletics.

March 14, 2023: Signed Minor League Contract with Toronto Blue Jays

On March 14, 2023, Ernie Clement signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

2025: Postseason Offensive Surge and Record-Breaking Performance

In 2025, Ernie Clement had an offensive surge in the postseason, becoming a fan favorite as the Blue Jays reached the World Series. He set a record for most hits in a single MLB postseason with 30 hits, surpassing Randy Arozarena's 29 hits in the 2020 postseason. He also recorded 22 singles in the 2025 postseason, which was also a record.