Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement named to Team USA for World Baseball Classic

From being designated for assignment by the floundering Oakland Athletics in 2023 to setting the record for hits in an MLB post-season, Ernie Clement has been on quite a ride. Now the gritty utility infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays will add another achievement to his growing resume, as he’s been tabbed to represent Team USA at the upcoming World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced on Tuesday. The tournament will take place March 5-17, in Miami, Houston, San Juan and Tokyo. Clement is fresh off an exceptional post-season where he slashed .411/.416/.562, knocking one home run, nine RBIs and 30...