Denzel Clarke

Baseball player

Denzel Clarke
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
Born: (2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 23) Toronto, Canada
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Denzel Leslie Clarke (born May 1, 2000) is a Canadian professional baseball outfielder in the Oakland Athletics organization.

Clarke attended Everest Academy in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. He was drafted by the New York Mets in the 36th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at California State University, Northridge.^[1]^[2] After three years at Northridge, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft and signed.

Clarke made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Athletics. He started 2022 with the Stockton Ports before being promoted to the Lansing Lugnuts. In July, he was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.^[3]

References

^ "Pickering outfielder Denzel Clarke drafted by New York Mets". 8 June 2018.
^ "Denzel Clarke's Success a Credit to Continued Development".
^ "A's prospects Shea Langeliers, Denzel Clarke selected to Futures Game". July 7, 2022.

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)

Canada roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic

5 Freddie Freeman
6 Matt Brash
7 Dasan Brown
8 Jacob Robson
13 Abraham Toro
14 Kellin Deglan
15 Edouard Julien
18 Damiano Palmegiani
20 Adam Loewen
21 Owen Caissie
23 Denzel Clarke
24 R. J. Freure
25 Noah Skirrow
27 Tyler O'Neill
28 Mitch Bratt
30 Cade Smith
32 Evan Rutckyj
37 Phillippe Aumont
38 Ben Onyshko
39 Trevor Brigden
40 Rob Zastryzny
44 Bo Naylor
47 Cal Quantrill
48 Scott Mathieson
51 Otto Lopez
52 Indigo Diaz
56 Curtis Taylor
59 John Axford
63 Andrew Albers
74 Jared Young

Manager: 12 Ernie Whitt

Coaches: Pitching Coach 35 Denis Boucher; First Base Coach 33 Larry Walker; Third Base Coach 34 Tim Leiper; Bullpen Coach 45 Paul Quantrill; Bullpen Catcher 22 Jordan Procyshen; Coach 9 Greg Hamilton; Coach 55 Russell Martin