Low-A Pitcher of the Week Honor Granted to Cardinals Prospect
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Get ready to cheer, folks! A farmhand based in sunny Palm Beach has snatched the Minor League Baseball Player of the Week award for one heck of a third week in a row. After a string of outstanding performances from infielders Cade McGee and Josh Kross, it's the turn of pitcher Randel Clemente to bring the glory back to Palm Beach.
In a stellar week in Jupiter, Clemente standout in two relief appearances against Clearwater, keeping them hitless over those scoreless innings. The 23-year-old Dominican phenom tossed six strikeouts over the four innings, walking just one batter. That's a massive improvement from his early career, where walks have been a persistent issue.
Last season, walks were like a thorn in Clemente's side. He issued a staggering 30 walks over 22 innings after his promotion to Low-A Palm Beach. And it wasn't much better at the start of the season in the Florida Complex League, where he walked 20 batters over 26 innings pitched. But this year, he's sown a new, promising path, having issued only four free passes over his six innings so far in 2025.
Digging into the numbers, Clemente's BB/9 has dropped significantly compared to last season, demonstrating a promising shift in his performance. In his five appearances this season, he has an ERA of 6.75 across 6.2 innings and has surrendered six hits, five earned runs, four walks, and boasts nine strikeouts.
Now entering his fourth season with the Cardinals since signing as an international free agent in 2020, this dynamic pitcher has now chucked 128 innings under the Cardinals' banner. His bat-killing skills have been mesmerizing at Low-A, but honing his command will keep him on the road to High-A Peoria.
The Palm Beach Cardinals kick off a six-game homestand this week against the Jupiter Hammerheads, home turf where the fans will no doubt be pulling for their ace, Randel Clemente. For a pitcher with such potential, it's worth catching the Palm Beach Cardinals live if you can.
- Randel Clemente, the Minor League Baseball Player of the Week, achieved this honor with an impressive third consecutive week of performances, following standout showings by Cade McGee and Josh Kross.
- In a notable week in Jupiter, Clemente, a 23-year-old Dominican pitcher, showcased his talent in two relief appearances against Clearwater, maintaining a perfect record of hitless innings and recording six strikeouts in just four innings.
- After struggling with high walk rates in the past, Clemente has dramatically improved in the 2025 season, having issued only four free passes over his six innings so far, a significant drop compared to his BB/9 in the previous season.
- Spectators attending the Palm Beach Cardinals' six-game homestand this week against the Jupiter Hammerheads will have the opportunity to witness the electrifying pitching of Randel Clemente, a promising player with a growing reputation in Minor League Baseball.
