Brad Clontz | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1971-04-25)April 25, 1971 (age 53) Stuart, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 26, 1995, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 30, 2000, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 22–8 |
Earned run average | 4.34 |
Strikeouts | 210 |
Stats atBaseball Reference ![]() | |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John Braddock Clontz (born April 25, 1971) is an American formerMajor League Baseball (MLB)relief pitcher who played for theAtlanta Braves,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets, andPittsburgh Pirates between1995 and2000.
Clontz was born inStuart, Virginia. He played college baseball atVirginia Tech and his contributions there earned him a spot in theVirginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. In 1991, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theWareham Gatemen of theCape Cod Baseball League, and received the league's Outstanding Relief Pitcher award.[1]
Clontz made his major league debut on April 26, 1995. During his career, he pitched for theAtlanta Braves,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets, andPittsburgh Pirates.
Clontz was a member of the 1995 Atlanta BravesWorld Series Championship team. He was known for his distinctive sidearm/submarine windup and delivery. He last played for the Triple-A affiliate of theFlorida Marlins, theAlbuquerque Isotopes, in 2006.
Clontz currently resides inAtlanta, Georgia, where he owns a juice distribution franchise[update]. Every year he visits his former high school, Patrick County High School, in Stuart, Virginia, to donate cleats, baseballs, and jerseys for their baseball team.
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