Ernie Clement is having the postseason of a lifetime.
The Toronto Blue Jays' super-utility man just keeps on hitting, and the Blue Jays are going to the World Series in part because of his massive contributions.
In fact, Clement has set a postseason record among active players.
Nobody currently active in MLB has had more hits through their first 11 postseason games than Clement. He has a whopping 18 in that span.
The record, via Sportsnet, outdoes four active players who had 17 hits in their first 11 postseason games: Fernando Tatis Jr., Steven Kwan, Ketel Marte and Mark Vientos.
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It's quite the feat for Clement, whom the Blue Jays will hope can keep it up in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Fall Classic starts Friday night, and it's the Blue Jays' first appearance since 1993, when they won it.
Clement wasn't even alive then.
Clement is a feel-good story, having been cut loose by both the Athletics and Guardians before finally latching on in Toronto and proving his worth.
This season, he's a nominee for the Gold Glove at the utility position, and he's been one of the best contact hitters in baseball all season long.
If winning pedigree matters right about now, Clement delivered a walk-off hit to send Virginia to the College World Series as a freshman, and then the Cavaliers won the national title.
The Blue Jays would certainly take a few more heroics from Clement now, and it sure seems like he's up for the task.
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