Brad Clontz
Brad Clontz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1971-04-25) April 25, 1971 (age 53) Stuart, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 26, 1995, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 30, 2000, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 22–8 |
Earned run average | 4.34 |
Strikeouts | 210 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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John Braddock Clontz (born April 25, 1971) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates between 1995 and 2000.
Amateur career
Clontz was born in Stuart, Virginia. He played college baseball at Virginia Tech and his contributions there earned him a spot in the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and received the league's Outstanding Relief Pitcher award.[1]
Professional career
Clontz made his major league debut on April 26, 1995. During his career, he pitched for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Clontz was a member of the 1995 Atlanta Braves World Series Championship team. He was known for his distinctive sidearm/submarine windup and delivery. He last played for the Triple-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins, the Albuquerque Isotopes, in 2006.
Personal
Clontz currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he owns a juice distribution franchise[update]. Every year he visits his former high school, Patrick County High School, in Stuart, Virginia, to donate cleats, baseballs, and jerseys for their baseball team.
References
- ^ Price, Chris (August 14, 1997). "The Cape League Rundown". Barnstable Patriot. Barnstable, MA. p. 10.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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- 2 Rafael Belliard
- 4 Jeff Blauser
- 7 Dwight Smith
- 8 Javy López
- 9 Marquis Grissom
- 10 Chipper Jones
- 11 Charlie O'Brien
- 12 Eddie Pérez
- 16 Mike Mordecai
- 17 Luis Polonia
- 18 Ryan Klesko
- 20 Mark Lemke
- 23 David Justice
- 24 Mike Devereaux (NLCS MVP)
- 26 Alejandro Peña
- 27 Fred McGriff
- 29 John Smoltz
- 31 Greg Maddux (NL CYA)
- 33 Steve Avery
- 38 Greg McMichael
- 43 Mark Wohlers
- 47 Tom Glavine (World Series MVP)
- 50 Kent Mercker
- 51 Pedro Borbón Jr.
- 52 Brad Clontz
- Manager
- 6 Bobby Cox
- Coaches
- Third Base Coach 22 Jimy Williams
- Hitting Coach 28 Clarence Jones
- Bench Coach 37 Jim Beauchamp
- First Base Coach 39 Pat Corrales
- Bullpen Coach 42 Ned Yost
- Pitching Coach 54 Leo Mazzone
- Coach 59 Frank Fultz
- Regular season
- National League Division Series
- National League Championship Series
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