Prospect Profile: Jeff Clement C Seattle Mariners
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Jeff Clement, c
Born: Aug. 21, 1983
• B-T: L-R • Ht: 6-1 • Wt: 210
Clement has been an offensive skills have far exceeded his defense thus far. Clement, a 2002 Draft Pick of the Twins, who then opted to play for USC instead, was taken third in the 2005 draft by the Seattle Mariners. Clement has seen some time in the Mariners Clubhouse as a DH, and that looks like where his path to the majors is leaning, now that the Mariners have signed Kenji Johjima to a three year extension.
Clement has consistent power to all fields and can work pitchers into deep counts, which is a great attribute for a young catcher. Oddly, Clement hits from the left side and that could be a plus for the Mariners, especially if he remains at catcher in the future. His hitting is Major League ready, but his catching is a different story. The mariners have been working with him to improve this issue and it seems to be going well. Either way, he will either have to learn a new position or become the teams designated hitter in 2009 or late 08. Clement hit 20 homers and 80 Rbis in AAA Tacoma last year.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Jeff Clement take over at first base for the departing Richie Sexon in 2009. This could be a vast improvement over Sexson's struggling average and consistent failing seasons in Seattle. Expect Clement to learn a bit of first base late in the year or early this off season.
1:27 PM
Jeff Clement, c
Born: Aug. 21, 1983
• B-T: L-R • Ht: 6-1 • Wt: 210
Clement has been an offensive skills have far exceeded his defense thus far. Clement, a 2002 Draft Pick of the Twins, who then opted to play for USC instead, was taken third in the 2005 draft by the Seattle Mariners. Clement has seen some time in the Mariners Clubhouse as a DH, and that looks like where his path to the majors is leaning, now that the Mariners have signed Kenji Johjima to a three year extension.
Clement has consistent power to all fields and can work pitchers into deep counts, which is a great attribute for a young catcher. Oddly, Clement hits from the left side and that could be a plus for the Mariners, especially if he remains at catcher in the future. His hitting is Major League ready, but his catching is a different story. The mariners have been working with him to improve this issue and it seems to be going well. Either way, he will either have to learn a new position or become the teams designated hitter in 2009 or late 08. Clement hit 20 homers and 80 Rbis in AAA Tacoma last year.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Jeff Clement take over at first base for the departing Richie Sexon in 2009. This could be a vast improvement over Sexson's struggling average and consistent failing seasons in Seattle. Expect Clement to learn a bit of first base late in the year or early this off season.
