The son of an Canadian Olympic heptathlete, Clarke was the A’s 4th round selection out of Cal State Northridge in the 2021 draft. By the time Clarke was recalled from AAA on May 23rd, the A’s probably just wanted him to be “not JJ Bleday” as center field had become a place were balls came to fall. Right out of the gate, Clarke dazzled with his defense earning defensive play of the week 3 weeks in a row and ultimately winding up with +13 OAA in just 47 games.
Author: Nico
Published at: 2025-12-07 23:18:22
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