Taylor Clarke
Taylor Clarke | |
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Milwaukee Brewers – No. 32 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Ashburn, Virginia, U.S. | May 13, 1993|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 20, 2019, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 15–15 |
Earned run average | 5.03 |
Strikeouts | 260 |
Teams | |
Taylor James Clarke (born May 13, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals.
Amateur career
Clarke attended
Professional career
Arizona Diamondbacks
The
On November 20, 2018, the Diamondbacks added Clarke to their
Clarke joined a small group of Major League pitchers who picked up a win, loss and save in their first three appearances. In 2020, Clarke pitched to a 4.36 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 43.1 innings pitched across 12 appearances (5 starts).[12]
Clarke made 43 appearances out of the bullpen for the Diamondbacks in 2021, registering a 4.98 ERA with 39 strikeouts across 43+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 30, 2021, he was non-tendered by the Diamondbacks, making him a free agent.[13]
Kansas City Royals
On December 1, 2021, Clarke signed a major league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[14] In 47 appearances for the Royals in 2022, he registered a 4.04 ERA with 48 strikeouts and 3 saves across 49.0 innings of work.[15]
Clarke made 58 appearances for Kansas City in 2023, posting a 5.95 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 3 saves across 59.0 innings pitched.[16]
Milwaukee Brewers
On December 14, 2023, the Royals traded Clarke to the
Personal life
Clarke was born with paralysis of the muscles on the right side of his face.[19]
Clarke and his wife, also named Taylor, have twin sons together.[20]
References
- ^ "Arizona Nabs Taylor Clarke in Third Round – Missoula Osprey News". Missoula Osprey. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ Tariq Lee (May 22, 2014). "After Tommy John surgery and leaving Towson, Taylor Clarke stars for College of Charleston". Washington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ "Loudoun native Taylor Clarke goes to Diamondbacks in third round of MLB draft". loudountimes.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ Daniel Gallen (June 9, 2015). "Taylor Clarke selected by Diamondbacks; Rangers tab Michael Matuella". Washington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ Damien Alameda (June 16, 2015). "Dbacks agree to terms with 25 Draft Picks". tucsonnewsnow.com. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ "Hillsboro Hops reveal 2015 roster two days before season opener". OregonLive.com. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- ^ "Taylor Clarke Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ "Taylor Clarke Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' moves protect against another Rule 5 loss".
- ^ Kuebel, Tom (April 20, 2019). "D-backs recall pitcher Taylor Clarke from Triple-A Reno, option Locastro". arizonasports.com. Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks boxscore April 20, 2019". MLB.com. April 20, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Arizona Diamondbacks Reviews #20: Taylor Clarke". December 17, 2020.
- ^ "National League Non-Tenders 11/30/21". MLB Trade Rumors. November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Royals To Sign Taylor Clarke To Major League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "2022 season in review - Taylor Clarke". royalsreview.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Kansas City Royals, Reliever Taylor Clarke Agree to Deal to Avoid Arbitration". si.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39113781/brewers-acquire-taylor-clarke-royals-finalize-lugo-deal
- ^ "Brewers' Taylor Clarke: Undergoes surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Piecoro, Nick (March 9, 2019). "Shaped by facial paralysis, Taylor Clarke embracing MLB spotlight with Diamondbacks". Arizona Central. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ "It's a Father's Day weekend to remember for Diamondbacks rookie Taylor Clarke".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Taylor Clarke on Twitter