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'''Clayton Allen Hensley''' (born August 31, 1979) is an American former ] ]. Hensley has played in ] for the ], ], and ].
'''Clayton Allen Hensley''' is a Major League ] for the ]. He was born on ], ] in ]. He attended ] in ], where he set a single season record by striking out 127 in 100.0 innings. Summoned from Triple-A Portland at midseason to fill a hole on the staff, Hensley was a revelation with his poise and command. He emerged as a vital figure in middle relief and made one spot start against the Dodgers on September 10, making enough of an impression to stamp himself as a candidate for a starting role in 2006. He can throw any of his four pitches in any count, with a sinking fastball that is his out pitch. He did not allow a home run in 47.2 innings.


==Early life==
Hensley was thrust into the starting rotation after the early season ineffectiveness of Dewon Brazelton (previously with Tampa Bay) and the demotion of 2005 starter Tim Stauffer. In 2006, Hensley has established himself as a legitimate #3 or #4 starter. In the clubhouse, Hensley is known for his antics, most notably shoving a shaving cream pie in the face of teammate and fellow rookie Josh Barfield during a live television interview following an early September Barfield walk-off three run home run.
Hensley attended ] in ], where he set a single season record with 127 ]s in 100 innings.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}


==Professional career==
On April 5, 2005 he was suspended 15 games for testing positive for performance enhancing drugs while pitching in the minor leagues. He made his Major League debut later that season, on July 20, 2005.
===San Francisco Giants===
Hensley was drafted by the ] in the 8th round of the ]. On May 3, 2003, he pitched a perfect game for the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Spedden|first=Zach|title=30 Teams in 30 Days: 1983|url=http://sunsfanclub.blogspot.com/2010/09/30-teams-in-30-days-2003.html|accessdate=25 September 2014|publisher=Hagerstown Suns Fan Club|date=22 September 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hensley Achieves Perfection|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/perfectgame.html|accessdate=25 September 2014|publisher=Baseball America|date=23 September 2010}}</ref>


===San Diego Padres===
==Links==
On July 13, 2003, he was traded to the ] for ]. On April 5, {{Baseball year|2005}}, he was suspended 15 games for testing positive for steroids while pitching in the minor leagues.<ref>{{cite news|last=Center |first=Bill |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20050405-9999-1s5padside.html |title=Steroids violators in minors |publisher=SignOnSanDiego.com |date=2005-04-05 |accessdate=2010-09-04}}</ref> Later that season, he was called up from the ] ]. He emerged as a vital figure in middle relief, not allowing a ] in 47.2 innings.


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In {{mlby|2006}}, Hensley made 29 ] for the ], with an ] of 3.71.


Hensley began the {{mlby|2007}} season as the Padres' #5 starter, but was placed on the ] in May. After struggling in his minor league rehab starts, Hensley was optioned to the ] ].


On August 4, 2007, Hensley gave up ]' 755th career home run, which tied Bonds with ] for most all-time. The next day, Hensley was optioned to the minor leagues.


Hensley was non-tendered by the Padres following the {{mlby|2008}} season, making him a ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Corey Brock |url=http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081212&content_id=3715829&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218062844/http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081212&content_id=3715829&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 18, 2008 |title=Padres non-tender Hensley, Haeger |publisher=Sandiego.padres.mlb.com |date=2008-12-12 |accessdate=2010-09-04}}</ref>


===Houston Astros===
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On December 23, 2008, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the ] that included an invitation to spring training worth $550,000.


===Florida Marlins===
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On May 13, 2009, Hensley was released by the Astros<ref>{{cite news |author=Alyson Footer |url=http://astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081223&content_id=3727373&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou |title=Astros sign Hensley |publisher=Astros.mlb.com |date=2008-12-23 |accessdate=2010-09-04 }}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and signed by the ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2009/05/florida-marlins-former-padres-rhp-clay-hensley-joins-aaa-staff.html |title=Florida Marlins: Former Padres RHP Clay Hensley joins AAA staff |publisher=Blogs.sun-sentinel.com |date=2009-05-26 |accessdate=2010-09-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725032816/http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2009/05/florida-marlins-former-padres-rhp-clay-hensley-joins-aaa-staff.html |archivedate=2011-07-25 }}</ref>
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In 2010, Hensley took over the ] role from ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2010/09/03/clay-hensley-will-be-florida-marlins-closer-for-now-leo-nunez-out/ |title=Clay Hensley will be Florida Marlins closer for now; Leo Nunez out |publisher=Blogs.palmbeachpost.com |date=2010-09-03 |accessdate=2010-09-04 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110215135313/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2010/09/03/clay-hensley-will-be-florida-marlins-closer-for-now-leo-nunez-out/ |archivedate=2011-02-15 }}</ref> For the start 2011 season, Hensley was once again being used as a setup man. However, after injury problems to both himself and Marlins ace ], the Marlins promoted him to the starting rotation. He was designated for assignment on December 9, 2011, he elected free agency on December 12.

===Second stint with Giants===
On February 8, 2012, he signed a non-guaranteed contract with the ] that included an invitation to ]. He was selected to join the Giants' 2012 ] roster.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://blog.sfgate.com/giants/2012/04/04/ladies-and-gentleman-your-2012-giants-opening-day-roster/ | work=The San Francisco Chronicle | title=Ladies and gentleman, your 2012 Giants' Opening Day roster | date=2004-04-01}}</ref> He became a free agent following the season.

===Cincinnati Reds===
On February 11, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/02/reds-sign-clay-hensley.html |title = Reds Sign Clay Hensley| date=February 11, 2013 }}</ref> Hensley was released from the Reds ] affiliate the ] on May 20, thus becoming a free agent.

===Milwaukee Brewers===
On May 26, 2013, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the ]. He was assigned to ] ]. He was released on June 11.

===Sugar Land Skeeters===
On August 11, 2013, Hensley signed with the ] of the ]. He became a free agent following the season. In 14 games 14.1 innings of relief he went 2–0 with a 0.63 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 1 save.

===Washington Nationals===
On January 24, 2014, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the ] that included an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 20.

===Sugar Land Skeeters (second stint)===
On April 11, 2014, Hensley signed with the ] of the ]. He announced his retirement on April 28.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/team_transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=28163&teamid=34136 | title=Sugar Land Skeeters - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team transactions }}</ref> In 3 games (1 start) 2.2 innings he went 0–0 with a 13.50 ERA and 1 strikeout.

==Pitching style==
Although Hensley lacked premium speed on his pitches, he used his upper-80s ] to induce weak contact. To right-handed hitters, Hensley added a ] averaging about 80&nbsp;mph and a big curveball averaging about 70&nbsp;mph to the mix. To lefties, Hensley used the curveball and a ] in the low 80s. He also occasionally threw a ]. He delivered his pitches with a nearly straight-overhead throwing motion.<ref>{{cite web|title=PITCHf/x Player Card: Clay Hensley|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=454535|publisher=BrooksBaseball.net|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref>

==Personal life==
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{{As of|2023|June}}, Hensley married and lives in Pearland.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gaby Sanchez, Mike Lamb hone their catching skills just in case|url=http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2010/04/20/gaby-sanchez-mike-lamb-hone-their-catching-skills-just-in-case/|accessdate=2 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130130235829/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/2010/04/20/gaby-sanchez-mike-lamb-hone-their-catching-skills-just-in-case/|archivedate=30 January 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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American baseball player (born 1979)

Baseball player
Clay Hensley
Hensley with the San Diego Padres
Pitcher
Born: (1979-08-31) August 31, 1979 (age 45)
Pearland, Texas, U.S.
Batted: RightThrew: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 2005, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 2012, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record28–34
Earned run average4.00
Strikeouts371
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Clayton Allen Hensley (born August 31, 1979) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Hensley has played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, and San Francisco Giants.

Early life

Hensley attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he set a single season record with 127 strikeouts in 100 innings.

Professional career

San Francisco Giants

Hensley was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 8th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. On May 3, 2003, he pitched a perfect game for the South Atlantic League Hagerstown Suns.

San Diego Padres

On July 13, 2003, he was traded to the San Diego Padres for Matt Herges. On April 5, 2005, he was suspended 15 games for testing positive for steroids while pitching in the minor leagues. Later that season, he was called up from the Triple-A Portland Beavers. He emerged as a vital figure in middle relief, not allowing a home run in 47.2 innings.

Hensley with the Padres in 2008.

In 2006, Hensley made 29 starts for the San Diego Padres, with an ERA of 3.71.

Hensley began the 2007 season as the Padres' #5 starter, but was placed on the disabled list in May. After struggling in his minor league rehab starts, Hensley was optioned to the Triple-A Portland Beavers.

On August 4, 2007, Hensley gave up Barry Bonds' 755th career home run, which tied Bonds with Hank Aaron for most all-time. The next day, Hensley was optioned to the minor leagues.

Hensley was non-tendered by the Padres following the 2008 season, making him a free agent.

Houston Astros

On December 23, 2008, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros that included an invitation to spring training worth $550,000.

Florida Marlins

On May 13, 2009, Hensley was released by the Astros and signed by the Florida Marlins.

In 2010, Hensley took over the closer role from Leo Núñez. For the start 2011 season, Hensley was once again being used as a setup man. However, after injury problems to both himself and Marlins ace Josh Johnson, the Marlins promoted him to the starting rotation. He was designated for assignment on December 9, 2011, he elected free agency on December 12.

Second stint with Giants

On February 8, 2012, he signed a non-guaranteed contract with the San Francisco Giants that included an invitation to Spring training. He was selected to join the Giants' 2012 Opening Day roster. He became a free agent following the season.

Cincinnati Reds

On February 11, 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Hensley was released from the Reds Triple-A affiliate the Louisville Bats on May 20, thus becoming a free agent.

Milwaukee Brewers

On May 26, 2013, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was assigned to Triple-A Nashville. He was released on June 11.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On August 11, 2013, Hensley signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. In 14 games 14.1 innings of relief he went 2–0 with a 0.63 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 1 save.

Washington Nationals

On January 24, 2014, Hensley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 20.

Sugar Land Skeeters (second stint)

On April 11, 2014, Hensley signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He announced his retirement on April 28. In 3 games (1 start) 2.2 innings he went 0–0 with a 13.50 ERA and 1 strikeout.

Pitching style

Although Hensley lacked premium speed on his pitches, he used his upper-80s sinker to induce weak contact. To right-handed hitters, Hensley added a slider averaging about 80 mph and a big curveball averaging about 70 mph to the mix. To lefties, Hensley used the curveball and a changeup in the low 80s. He also occasionally threw a four-seam fastball. He delivered his pitches with a nearly straight-overhead throwing motion.

Personal life

Hensley with his family at the 2012 World Series victory parade

As of June 2023, Hensley married and lives in Pearland.

References

  1. Spedden, Zach (September 22, 2010). "30 Teams in 30 Days: 1983". Hagerstown Suns Fan Club. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  2. "Hensley Achieves Perfection". Baseball America. September 23, 2010. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  3. Center, Bill (April 5, 2005). "Steroids violators in minors". SignOnSanDiego.com. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  4. Corey Brock (December 12, 2008). "Padres non-tender Hensley, Haeger". Sandiego.padres.mlb.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  5. Alyson Footer (December 23, 2008). "Astros sign Hensley". Astros.mlb.com. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  6. "Florida Marlins: Former Padres RHP Clay Hensley joins AAA staff". Blogs.sun-sentinel.com. May 26, 2009. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  7. "Clay Hensley will be Florida Marlins closer for now; Leo Nunez out". Blogs.palmbeachpost.com. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on February 15, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  8. "Ladies and gentleman, your 2012 Giants' Opening Day roster". The San Francisco Chronicle. April 1, 2004.
  9. "Reds Sign Clay Hensley". February 11, 2013.
  10. "Sugar Land Skeeters - Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs - team transactions".
  11. "PITCHf/x Player Card: Clay Hensley". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
  12. "Gaby Sanchez, Mike Lamb hone their catching skills just in case". Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.

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