Ex-Clemson Tigers: Jimmy Key, Brad Miller, Bill Schroeder, etc! How did they do in the MLB? Clemson Tigers Baseball Players Who Became MLB Stars!
Hello Everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be going over the Clemson Tigers Players Who Became MLB Stars! In fact, we will showcase each of the former Tiger’s career highlights and accomplishments in the MLB.
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Clemson Tigers Players Who Became MLB Stars
The Clemson University Tigers (Clemson, South Carolina) are one of the great programs in college baseball. In fact, the university has seen former players who would go on to succeed in Major League Baseball (MLB). Some of those athletes would go on to become MLB All-Stars as well as even playing in the World Series. Clemson won eight regional titles since 2000 and played in the NCAA Baseball Tournament for an active streak of eleven straight years starting in 2009. In fact, the Tigers won the ACC Conference Tournament twice since 2006. Now that your know the history of Clemson’s success on the baseball field, you might be wondering: Which of the Tigers would go on to have successful MLB careers? For a list of ex-Clemson Tigers who became MLB stars, please refer to the information below!
Here Are the Clemson Tigers Baseball Players Who Became MLB Stars:
Jimmy Key-Starting LHP (1980-1982)
- Played in the MLB for 14 Years (1984-1998)
- Won Two World Series with Blue Jays (1992) & Yankees (1996)
- 1987 AL Cy Young Runner-Up (Lost to Roger Clemens of Red Sox)
- 1994 AL Cy Young Runner-Up (Lost to David Cone of Royals)
- 5-Time All-Star with Blue Jays, Yankees, Orioles
- Won E.R.A. Title with Blue Jays (2.76) in 1987
- 6 Playoff Appearances with Toronto, New York & Baltimore
- 6 ALCS Appearances (4 with Blue Jays, 1 with Yankees & 1 with Orioles)
- Career Postseason Stats: 5-3 Record with 3.15 E.R.A. & 35 Strikeouts in 14 Games
- Won 15 or More Games in a Single Season Five Times
- E.R.A. of 3.50 or Below in a Season Seven Times
- 100 or More Strikeouts in a Single Season Eight Times
- 186-117 MLB Record
- 3.51 MLB E.R.A.
- 1,538 MLB Strikeouts
Bill Schroeder-INF (1977-1979)
- Milwaukee Brewers TV Commentator on Fox Sports Wisconsin (1995-Present)
- Inducted to Brewers Wall of Honor in 2015 at Miller Park
- Played in the MLB for 7 Years (1983-1990)
- Played for Brewers (1983-1988) & Angels (1989-1990)
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Season Twice
- 20 or More RBIs in a Single Season Three Times
- Batted 0.240 or Higher in a Season Three Times
- 0.240 MLB Batting Average
- 61 MLB Home Runs
- 152 MLB RBIs
Brad Miller-INF (2009-2011)
- Playing in the MLB Since 2013
- Hit 30 Home Runs for Rays in 2016
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Single Season Four Times
- 35 or More RBIs in a Season Five Times
- Batted 0.240 or Higher in a Single Season Four Times
- 0.241 MLB Batting Average
- 88 MLB Home Runs
- 293 MLB RBIs
Tim Teufel-INF (1979-1980)
- Played in the MLB for 10 Years (1983-1993)
- 1986 World Series Champion with Mets
- Finished in Top 5 in AL Rookie of the Year Voting with Twins in 1984
- 2 Playoff Appearances & 2 NLCS Appearances with Mets: 1986 & 1988
- Career Postseason Stats: 0.278 BA with 1 HR & 1 RBI in 6 Games
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Season Five Times
- 40 or More RBIs in a Single Season Five Times
- Batted 0.250 in a Season Six Times
- 0.254 MLB Batting Average
- 86 MLB Home Runs
- 379 MLB RBIs
Tony Sipp-Relief LHP (2003-2004)
- Played in the MLB for 10 Years (2009-2019)
- 2 Playoff Appearances with Astros in 2015 & 2018
- Pitched in 2018 ALCS
- Won 4 or More Games in a Single Season Twice
- E.R.A. of 3.50 or Below in a Season Five Times
- 50 or More Strikeouts in a Single Season Five Times
- 26-22 MLB Record
- 3.72 MLB E.R.A.
- 531 MLB Strikeouts
Jeff Baker-INF (2000-2002)
- Played in the MLB for 10 Years (2005-2015)
- Played in 2007 World Series with Rockies
- Drove in an RBI During 2007 NLDS vs. Phillies
- 1 Playoff Appearance in 2007
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Season Twice
- 20 or More RBIs in a Single Season Nine Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Seven Times
- 0.264 MLB Batting Average
- 54 MLB Home Runs
- 235 MLB RBIs
Tyler Colvin-INF/OF (2004-2006)
- Played in the MLB for 5 Years (2009-2014)
- 10 Triples for Colorado in 2012
- Played for Cubs (2009-2011), Rockies (2012-2013) & Giants (2014)
- 15 or More Home Runs in a Single Season Twice
- 55 or More RBIs in a Season Twice
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Single Season Twice
- 0.239 MLB Batting Average
- 49 MLB Home Runs
- 178 MLB RBIs
Matt LeCroy-INF (1995-1997)
- Played in the MLB for 7 Years (2000-2007)
- 3 Playoff Appearances with Twins (2002-2004)
- Played in 2002 ALCS vs. Angels
- Drove in an RBI During 2002 ALDS vs. Athletics
- 15 or More Home Runs in a Season Twice
- 35 or More RBIs in a Single Season Three Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Five Times
- 0.260 MLB Batting Average
- 60 MLB Home Runs
- 218 MLB RBIs
NOTE: OF=Outfielder, INF=Infielder, C-Catcher, 1B=First Baseman, 2B=Second Baseman, SS=Shortstop, 3B=Third Baseman,
RBIs=Runs Batted In, RHP=Right Handed Pitcher, LHP=Left Handed Pitcher, ALCS=American League Championship Series,
NLCS=National League Championship Series, AL=American League, NL=National League, E.R.A.=Earned Run Average
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