Clay Holmes
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Born: 1993-03-27, Dothan, USA
Age: 33
Height/Weight: 6' 5" / 245 lbs
MLB Debut: 2018-04-06
College: Slocomb (AL) HS
Draft: 2011 (Round 9, Pick #272)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
Clay Holmes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on March 27, 1993 in Dothan, USA, he bats right and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Slocomb (AL) HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2011 (Round 9, Pick #272).
Clay Holmes made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 2018. Across 11 seasons on the mound, he pitched 586.9 innings with 554 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.54. His career accolades include honors such as AL All-Star, AL Reliever of the Month. Today, Clay Holmes remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 6 | 7 | 2.83 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 86.0 | 65 | 1.12 |
| Career Regular Season | 42 | 37 | 3.54 | 359 | 359 | 74 | 586.9 | 554 | 1.28 |
Career Statistics
Lg: National League W: 6 L: 7 ERA: 2.83 G: 15 GS: 15 SV: 0 IP: 86.0 H: 66 R: 27 ER: 27 HR: 5 BB: 30 SO: 65 WHIP: 1.12
Tm: Chicago Cubs Lg: National League W: 2 L: 3 ERA: 3.51 G: 6 GS: 6 SV: 0 IP: 33.1 H: 26 R: 13 ER: 13 HR: 2 BB: 12 SO: 20 WHIP: 1.14
Tm: New York Mets Lg: National League W: 4 L: 4 ERA: 2.39 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 52.2 H: 40 R: 14 ER: 14 HR: 3 BB: 18 SO: 45 WHIP: 1.10
Tm: New York Mets Lg: National League W: 12 L: 8 ERA: 3.53 G: 33 GS: 31 SV: 0 IP: 165.2 H: 150 R: 74 ER: 65 HR: 14 BB: 66 SO: 129 WHIP: 1.30
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 3 L: 5 ERA: 3.14 G: 67 GS: 0 SV: 30 IP: 63.0 H: 60 R: 29 ER: 22 HR: 4 BB: 22 SO: 68 WHIP: 1.30
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 4 L: 4 ERA: 2.86 G: 66 GS: 0 SV: 24 IP: 63.0 H: 51 R: 22 ER: 20 HR: 2 BB: 23 SO: 71 WHIP: 1.17
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 7 L: 4 ERA: 2.54 G: 62 GS: 0 SV: 20 IP: 63.2 H: 45 R: 21 ER: 18 HR: 2 BB: 20 SO: 65 WHIP: 1.02
Lg: American League W: 8 L: 4 ERA: 3.60 G: 69 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 70.0 H: 53 R: 32 ER: 28 HR: 5 BB: 29 SO: 78 WHIP: 1.17
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 5 L: 2 ERA: 1.61 G: 25 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 28.0 H: 18 R: 8 ER: 5 HR: 2 BB: 4 SO: 34 WHIP: 0.79
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 3 L: 2 ERA: 4.93 G: 44 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 42.0 H: 35 R: 24 ER: 23 HR: 3 BB: 25 SO: 44 WHIP: 1.43
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 0.00 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 1.1 H: 2 R: 0 ER: 0 HR: 0 BB: 0 SO: 1 WHIP: 1.50
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 1 L: 2 ERA: 5.58 G: 35 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 50.0 H: 45 R: 36 ER: 31 HR: 5 BB: 36 SO: 56 WHIP: 1.62
Tm: Pittsburgh Pirates Lg: National League W: 1 L: 3 ERA: 6.84 G: 11 GS: 4 SV: 0 IP: 26.1 H: 30 R: 21 ER: 20 HR: 2 BB: 23 SO: 21 WHIP: 2.01
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | National League | 6 | 7 | 2.83 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 86.0 | 66 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 30 | 65 | 1.12 | ||
| 2026 | Chicago Cubs | National League | 2 | 3 | 3.51 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 33.1 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 1.14 | |
| 2026 | New York Mets | National League | 4 | 4 | 2.39 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 52.2 | 40 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 45 | 1.10 | |
| 2025 | New York Mets | National League | 12 | 8 | 3.53 | 33 | 31 | 0 | 165.2 | 150 | 74 | 65 | 14 | 66 | 129 | 1.30 | |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | American League | 3 | 5 | 3.14 | 67 | 0 | 30 | 63.0 | 60 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 22 | 68 | 1.30 | |
| 2023 | New York Yankees | American League | 4 | 4 | 2.86 | 66 | 0 | 24 | 63.0 | 51 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 71 | 1.17 | |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | American League | 7 | 4 | 2.54 | 62 | 0 | 20 | 63.2 | 45 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 65 | 1.02 | |
| 2021 | American League | 8 | 4 | 3.60 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 53 | 32 | 28 | 5 | 29 | 78 | 1.17 | ||
| 2021 | New York Yankees | American League | 5 | 2 | 1.61 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 0.79 | |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 3 | 2 | 4.93 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 3 | 25 | 44 | 1.43 | |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 | |
| 2019 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 1 | 2 | 5.58 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 45 | 36 | 31 | 5 | 36 | 56 | 1.62 | |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Pirates | National League | 1 | 3 | 6.84 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 26.1 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 2.01 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
4 Total AwardsAL All-Star
Jul 16, 2024AL Reliever of the Month
Oct 1, 2023AL Reliever of the Month
May 31, 2022AL All-Star
Jul 19, 2022📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogChicago Cubs activated RHP Clay Holmes from the 60-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Clay Holmes on the 60-day injured list.
Chicago Cubs traded SS Jefferson Rojas to New York Mets for RHP Clay Holmes and LF Tyrone Taylor.
New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn Cyclones.
New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets.
New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets.
New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets.
New York Mets sent RHP Clay Holmes on a rehab assignment to Syracuse Mets.
