Blue Jays' Ernie Clement given clear case as MLB All-Star
The Toronto Blue Jays' super utility man leads the AL East's 1st-place team in Wins Above Replacement, and he's red hot coinciding with the Blue Jays' hot streak.
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USA Today's Bob Nightengale writes that Clement should be an All-Star selection:
"If there was an All-Star selection for a utility player, Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays would be your man. During this Blue Jays' MLB-best 23-10 run, Clement is hitting .362. He leads the Blue Jays in WAR (2.4) and ranks fourth in baseball by producing 12 outs above average."
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Clement's infield work has come at all four spots around the horn.
He has put his well-rounded skillset to use in all sorts of ways to have a career season so far.
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Clement has always been a great contact hitter. He's always been quick. He's always had a good glove.
And this season, it has all combined into one to turn him into a true difference maker.
The Blue Jays would be in a much different position this season without Clement.
By value to his team, Clement is an All-Star for sure.
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