
Clay Buchholz
- #11 SP
- Throws: R, Bats: L
- Boston Red Sox
- Birth DateAugust 14, 1984 (Age: 28)
- BirthplaceNederland, TX
- Experience6 years
- CollegeNone
- Ht/Wt6-3, 190 lbs.
2013 Season
| ERA | W-L | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.78 | 6-0 | 69 | 1.04 |
Career | |||
| 3.72 | 52-32 | 540 | 1.31 |
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STATS
| GP | GS | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | W | L | P/GS | WHIP | BAA | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Regular Season | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 65.2 | 44 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 69 | 6 | 0 | 106.3 | 1.04 | .192 | 1.78 |
| Career | 116 | 114 | 5 | 3 | 702.0 | 647 | 319 | 290 | 70 | 273 | 540 | 52 | 32 | 98.0 | 1.31 | .246 | 3.72 |
| Projected | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 234.2 | 158 | 47 | 47 | 7 | 86 | 248 | 22 | 0 | 106.3 | 1.04 | .192 | 1.78 |
*Career stats are updated nightly.
| 10 Game Log | ||||||||||||||||
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | GB | FB | TBF | Pit | Dec. | Rel. | ERA |
| 05/17 | @ MIN | W 3-2 | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 110 | -- | -- | 1.78 |
| 05/11 | vs TOR | L 2-3 | 8.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 101 | -- | -- | 1.69 |
| 05/06 | vs MIN | W 6-5 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 116 | -- | -- | 1.60 |
| 05/01 | @ TOR | W 10-1 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 101 | W(6-0) | -- | 1.01 |
| 04/25 | vs HOU | W 7-2 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 109 | W(5-0) | -- | 1.19 |
| 04/20 | vs KC | W 4-3 | 8.0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 31 | 104 | W(4-0) | -- | 0.90 |
| 04/14 | vs TB | W 5-0 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 109 | W(3-0) | -- | 0.41 |
| 04/08 | vs BAL | W 3-1 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 113 | W(2-0) | -- | 0.64 |
| 04/03 | @ NYY | W 7-4 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 28 | 94 | W(1-0) | -- | 1.29 |
FANTASY BASEBALL
CLAY BUCHHOLZ NEWS FEED
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Buchholz's cutter 2 pitches in 1
CHICAGO -- One potential obstacle to Clay Buchholz's remaining undefeated when he takes the mound Wednesday was removed when the White Sox announced that ace left-hander Chris Sale has been scratched because of what the team called a mild case of tendinitis.
about 3 hours ago | Gordon Edes |
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SweetSpot TV: Pitching Duos

Eric Karabell and David Schoenfield break down the top pitching duos in baseball.
about 9 hours ago | ESPN.com -
Boston Red Sox 2013: Team's record in games not started by Lester or Buchholz a concern
about 3 days ago | MassLive.com
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MLB - Buchholz HR streak snapped
Clay Buchholz allowed his 1st HR since April 3 tonight. Since April 3, no pitcher had pitched more innings without allowing a HR than Buchholz. It snapped Buchholz's streak of 56 2/3 innings without allowing a HR.
about 4 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
Matt Harvey keeps rising
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses Matt Harvey's continued rise up the fantasy rankings as well as other players who have risen or fallen sharply in the quarter-pole rankings.
about 6 days ago | Tristan H. Cockcroft | ESPN.com -
MLB - Buchholz Through 1st 8 Starts - Last 2 Seasons
Clay Buchholz has played well this season, going 6-0 with a 1.69 ERA, which is significantly better than he performed in his 1st 8 starts last season. In 2012, Buchholz recorded a 7.77 ERA, while allowing 10 HR and only striking out 25 batters. Buchholz has failed to record a win since being accused of doctoring the baseball on May 2, 2013.
about 9 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
Jays broadcaster Morris apologizes to Buchholz
Blue Jays broadcaster Jack Morris, who last week in Toronto said that Clay Buchholz was throwing a spitball after watching video of Buchholz's performance, said Friday that he sought out the Red Sox pitcher to apologize for the controversy.
about 10 days ago | Gordon Edes |
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MLB - Buchholz chasing Ruth
Clay Buchholz has won each of his first six starts this season, a rare feat for the Red Sox. Should he improve to 7-0 tonight, he would be just the sixth player in franchise history to do so and trail only Babe Ruth in consecutive starts won to begin a season by a Boston pitcher.
about 15 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information -
FanGraphs: Searching for Buchholz's spitball

Eno Sarris uses PitchFX to examine the accusations that Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is throwing spitballs.
about 15 days ago | Eno Sarris | FanGraphs -
Fantasy Facts - Buchholz's cutter moving more
Clay Buchholz's cutter has moved horizontally an average 3.2 inches this season, an inch and a half more than last season (1.8). Hitters have only 1 well-hit ball on Buchholz's cutter after having 25 on that pitch last season.
about 16 days ago | ESPN Stats and Information - more
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QUICK FACTS
- 2013 League Ranks:
• 4th in AL in W (6)
• 4th in AL in IP (65.2)
• 4th in AL in SO (69)
• 7th in AL in BB (24)
• 1st in AL in ERA (1.78)
• 8th in AL in WHIP (1.04)
• 1st in AL in W% (1.000)
- 2013 League Ranks:
- 2013 Salary: $5,750,000
- Debut: 8/17/2007 vs LAA - 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 5 K, W
- Drafted: 2005: 1st Rnd, 42nd by BOS
