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- How much money does Clevinger earn?
- What is Clevinger’s net worth?
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Who is Mike Clevinger?
Michael Anthony Clevinger is a popular American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres. Clevinger made his MLB debut in 2016.
Mike Clevinger career
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Clevinger in the 4th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He spent 2011 with the rookie-level Orem Owlz, then was promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels the following year, pitching in 8 games. He had elbow reconstruction surgery, and as a result, only pitched in 3 total games in 2013.
Cleveland Indians
Following pitching for 2 separate minor league organizations for the Angels in 2014, on August 7 he was traded to the Cleveland Indians for Vinnie Pestano. Clevinger spent 2015 with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, going 9–8 with a 2.73 received run average (ERA). The Indians added him to their 40-man roster following the season.
Clevinger was named up by the Indians on May 18, 2016, and made his major league debut that evening. He backed to the minor leagues following 3 starts, spending the next 3 months with the Columbus Clippers. Clevinger completes his time with Columbus with 11 wins, a loss, and a 3.00 ERA. He was named to return again on August 4, 2016, to start against the Minnesota Twins. He completed the season appearing in 17 games, 10 of them starting, going 3–3 in 53 innings. Following injuries to a few starters in 2017, Clevinger stepped into the rotation and proved to be an asset for the Indians going forward. He completed with a 12–6 record in 27 games, and 21 starts. He struck out 137 batters in 121+2⁄3 innings.
Clevinger and teammate Zach Plesac were placed on the restricted list by the Indians and sent home by the team following violating COVID-19 safety protocols on August 11, 2020. Clevinger and Plesac faced significant backlash from teammates over their behavior, with Óliver Pérez revealing that he would leave the team if they back to the roster. Teammates were also frustrated about potentially exposing Carlos Carrasco, who recently had leukemia, to the coronavirus.
San Diego Padres
The Indians traded Clevinger, along with Greg Allen and Matt Waldron to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Austin Hedges, Josh Naylor, Cal Quantrill, and minor league players Gabriel Arias, Owen Miller, and Joey Cantillo on August 31, 2020. Clevinger and the Padres agreed to a 2-year contract extension, with annual salaries of $2 million in 2021 and $6.5 million in 2022, with a $3 million signing bonus on November 15, 2020. It was revealed that Clevinger would need to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season on the same day. Clevinger was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from Tommy John’s surgery on February 18, 2021.
How old is Mike Clevinger?
Clevinger is currently aged 32 years old as of 2023, having been born on December 21, 1990, in Jacksonville, Florida. He shared his birthday with famous people such as Madelyn Cline, Nidal Wonder, Mario Selman, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Davis Weinstein, and many more.
Mike Clevinger Family
Who are Mike Clevinger’s Parents?
Clevinger was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida by his parents Lena(mother) and Isaac Donald Heller(father).
Does Mike Clevinger have Siblings?
Clevinger has not revealed any information regarding his siblings to the media.
Mike Clevinger Education
He graduated from Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He played college baseball at The Citadel before transferring to Seminole Community College after his freshman season.
Mike Clevinger Wife
Clevinger is currently in a relationship. He has been dating Monica Ceraolo for a long time.
Mike Clevinger Kids
The couple has been blessed with one daughter named Penelope Grace Clevinger.
Mike Clevinger Height
Adding up to his well-built body he stands at a height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and a weight of 215 lbs (98 kg).
Chicago White Sox
Clevinger signed a 1-year, $8 million dollar contract with the Chicago White Sox with a mutual option of $12 million for the 2024 season or a $4 million buyout on December 4, 2022.
Pitching style
Clevinger’s pitching repertoire includes a fastball he can throw as hard as 99 miles per hour, a curveball, a slider, and a changeup.
Mike Clevinger’s Net Worth
Clevinger is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). His net worth is estimated to be $6.9 million as of 2023.
