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My Take
Clay Holmes might be one of the most quietly dominant relievers of his era, and I feel like he never quite gets the credit he deserves. The guy throws a sinker that batters practically hand themselves over to — when it's working, it's almost unfair to watch. Growing up in Dothan, Alabama and being a ninth-round pick in 2011 makes his journey to becoming a genuine late-inning weapon in New York all the more satisfying. His Yankees stretch from 2021 through 2023 had real flashes of brilliance, including a stretch where he was arguably the best reliever in the American League. The move to the Mets feels like a new chapter worth watching. He's proof that you don't need to be a first-round pedigree guy to eventually own one of the toughest bullpen roles in baseball.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clay Holmes
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイ・ホームズ
- Reading
- くれい・ほーむず
- Born
- March 27, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Dothan, Alabama, United States
- Occupation
- professional baseball player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Clay Holmes born?
Born March 27, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Clay Holmes from?
Clay Holmes is from Dothan, Alabama, United States.
What does Clay Holmes do?
Clay Holmes works as professional baseball player.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.