Denzel Clarke

Denzel Clarke
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
Born: (2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 24)
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

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