Chris Clarke
RHP · #44 · San Antonio, TX
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A 1.03 ERA at USC launched Chris Clarke into the Cubs' fourth round and eventually Triple-A
Chris Clarke's career changed when USC moved him from the rotation to the bullpen, where his 2019 junior season became an All-America year and a fourth-round draft springboard.
Background
As a junior in 2019, Clarke made 27 relief appearances for USC and went 5-2 with eight saves and a 1.03 ERA. He struck out 60 in 52.1 innings, held opponents to a .170 average and earned both NCBWA Second-Team All-America and All-Pac-12 honors. Chicago selected him 132nd overall in the fourth round and signed him. MiLB credits Clarke with 103 affiliated appearances, 348 innings and 318 strikeouts; his Cubs-system run reached Triple-A Iowa.
2019 USC Stats
- 27 appearances
- 5-2 record
- 8 saves
- 52.1 innings pitched
- 60 strikeouts
- 1.03 ERA
- .170 opponent batting average
Career Highlights
- 2019 NCBWA Second-Team All-American
- 2019 All-Pac-12 selection
- Posted a 1.03 ERA with eight saves in 27 USC relief appearances
- Selected No. 132 overall by the Chicago Cubs in 2019
- Reached Triple-A Iowa
- Logged 348 innings and 318 strikeouts in affiliated baseball