Clay Memories

[Edgy MD]

The general memory is what a definitive side of the plus ledger for the Stearns era this guy was.  His success as a starter was gradual, but it sure smashes the notion that once a pitcher is thrown down the reliever chute, he is done as a starter for his career.

Too bad the Mets learned that lesson too late to do right by the likes of Seth Lugo, Aaron Heilman, and no doubt many more.

The specific memory is the ball going clang off his leg, and him still pursuing it.  He looked better with the beard.

[Gwreck]

Despite having increased his innings total by 100 over the prior year, he was there to throw 6 shutout innings in the penultimate game of the 2025 season to keep the Mets alive for another day.

 

[The Hot Corner]

Hate to see him go.  I am hoping Rojas eventually makes me forget about Clay.

Wish him well with the Cubs (especially against the Dodgers).