Clay Hensley
| Clay Hensley | |
|---|---|
 Hensley with the San Diego Padres | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 31, 1979 Pearland, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 20, 2005, for the San Diego Padres | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 2012, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 28–34 |
| Earned run average | 4.00 |
| Strikeouts | 371 |
| Teams | |
Clayton Allen Hensley (born August 31, 1979) is an American former
Early life
Hensley attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he set a single season record with 127 strikeouts in 100 innings.[citation needed]
Professional career
San Francisco Giants
Hensley was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 8th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. On May 3, 2003, he pitched a perfect game for the South Atlantic League Hagerstown Suns.[1][2]
San Diego Padres
On July 13, 2003, he was traded to the
In 2006, Hensley made 29 starts for the San Diego Padres, with an ERA of 3.71.
Hensley began the
On August 4, 2007, Hensley gave up Barry Bonds' 755th career home run, which tied Bonds with Hank Aaron for most all-time. The next day, Hensley was optioned to the minor leagues.
Hensley was non-tendered by the Padres following the 2008 season, making him a free agent.[4]
Houston Astros
Hensley was signed by the Houston Astros on December 23, 2008, to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training worth $550,000.
Florida Marlins
In May 2009, Hensley was released by the Astros
In 2010, Hensley took over the
Second stint with Giants
On January 26, 2012, he signed a non-guaranteed contract with the San Francisco Giants that included an invitation to Spring training. He was selected to join the Giants' 2012 Opening Day roster.[8]
Cincinnati Reds
On February 11, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[9] Hensley was released from the Reds Triple-A affiliate the Louisville Bats on May 20, thus becoming a free agent.
Milwaukee Brewers
On May 27, 2013, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to Triple-A Nashville. He became a free agent after the season.
Washington Nationals/Sugar Land Skeeters
Hensley signed a minor league deal with the
Retirement
Hensley retired from professional baseball on April 27, 2014.
Pitching style
Although Hensley lacked premium speed on his pitches, he used his upper-80s
Personal life
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As of June 2023[update], Hensley married and lives in Pearland.[11]
References
- ^ Spedden, Zach (22 September 2010). "30 Teams in 30 Days: 1983". Hagerstown Suns Fan Club. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "Hensley Achieves Perfection". Baseball America. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ Center, Bill (2005-04-05). "Steroids violators in minors". SignOnSanDiego.com. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ Corey Brock (2008-12-12). "Padres non-tender Hensley, Haeger". Sandiego.padres.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ Alyson Footer (2008-12-23). "Astros sign Hensley". Astros.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-04.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Florida Marlins: Former Padres RHP Clay Hensley joins AAA staff". Blogs.sun-sentinel.com. 2009-05-26. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "Clay Hensley will be Florida Marlins closer for now; Leo Nunez out". Blogs.palmbeachpost.com. 2010-09-03. Archived from the original on 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "Ladies and gentleman, your 2012 Giants' Opening Day roster". The San Francisco Chronicle. 2004-04-01.
- ^ "Reds Sign Clay Hensley".
- ^ "PITCHf/x Player Card: Clay Hensley". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Gaby Sanchez, Mike Lamb hone their catching skills just in case". Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)