The 2021 season was tumultuous for the Columbus Clippers. After beginning the season red hot, the team was decimated because of injuries the Cleveland’s pitching staff, which forced most of the Clippers’ rotation to be promoted to MLB. The gap was filled with veteran journeyman for a significant period instead of top Cleveland pitching prospects, although the top prospects arrived later in the season.
Here’s a quick look at the key contributors in the Clippers this season, in which only three players overall qualified due to all the promotions and other movement in the system.
Hitters
3B Nolan Jones’ 2021 season was not what many were hoping for.