Emmanuel Clase

Dominican baseball pitcher, 2020 MLB debut

Emmanuel Clase - Dominican baseball pitcher, 2020 MLB debut
Born

March 18th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball pitcher, Clase debuted in Major League Baseball in 2020 with the Cleveland Indians. He quickly established a reputation for a powerful fastball and exceptional ability to close out games. In 2021, he became the Cleveland Indians' primary closer, contributing significantly to the team's pitching lineup.

Debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 2020

Served as the primary closer for the Indians in 2021

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