Clay D. Buchholz (born August 14, 1984 in Nederland, Texas) is an American baseball starting pitcher with MLB's Boston Red Sox . Raised in Lumberton, Texas, Buchholz played baseball for the local youth baseball leagues until high school. After graduating from Lumberton High School (where he was arrested for stealing 29 laptops and selling them^[1]), Clay briefly attended McNeese State University before transferring to Angelina College. He was drafted, at age 20, by the Red Sox in the supplemental first round (42nd pick) of the 2005 draft, a pick they received as compensation for the Mets signing Pedro Martinez. In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Nederland is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. ... This article is about the sport. ... In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Lumberton is a city in Hardin County, Texas, United States. ... Lumberton High School is a high school in Lumberton, Texas. ... McNeese State University, founded in 1939, is a university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. ... Angelina College is a community college located in Lufkin, Texas, with a branch campus in nearby Nacogdoches, Texas, and a future location in Crockett, Texas // Angelina College was founded September 24, 1966 with construction of the original seven building campus beginning in November of 1967. ... The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseballs annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. ... Pedro Martinez warming up in right field of Fenway Park before a game, June 22, 2004. ...

On September 1, 2007, he threw a no-hitter in his second Major League start, tying him with Wilson Alvarez for the second quickest no-hitter by a MLB pitcher.^[2] He is the first Red Sox rookie and 17th Red Sox pitcher to throw a no-hitter.^[2] is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... In baseball and softball, a no-hit game (more commonly known as a no-hitter) refers to a contest in which one of the teams has prevented the other from getting an official hit during the entire length of the game, which must be at least 9 innings by the... Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who played in 13 seasons for the Texas Rangers (1989), Chicago White Sox (1991–1997), San Francisco Giants (1997), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2002) and Los Angeles...

Career

College

In 2005, while competing for Angelina College, Buchholz played in 15 games, winning 12 and losing 1. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Angelina College is a community college located in Lufkin, Texas, with a branch campus in nearby Nacogdoches, Texas, and a future location in Crockett, Texas // Angelina College was founded September 24, 1966 with construction of the original seven building campus beginning in November of 1967. ...

Minor league

In 2005, Buchholz was drafted by the Red Sox in the supplemental first round (42nd pick) of the 2005 draft. The Red Sox obtained their supplemental pick as compensation for losing free agent Pedro Martinez to the New York Mets^[3]. Buchholz, turned down offers to play wide receiver at Texas, Notre Dame, Purdue and Texas A&M^[4]. Some clubs passed on him in the draft because he was arrested in April 2004 and charged with stealing laptop computers from a middle school, but the Red Sox said it was a one-time incident and that they weren't worried about his makeup. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pedro Martinez warming up in right field of Fenway Park before a game, June 22, 2004. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans, The Kings of Queens Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league... The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... The University of Texas System comprises fifteen educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are general academic universities, and six are health institutions. ... Not to be confused with the University of Notre Dame Australia University of Notre Dame du Lac The University of Notre Dame (standard name; full legal name University of Notre Dame du Lac) is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located in Notre Dame, Indiana, USA adjacent to the... Purdue University is a public land-grant university system within the state of Indiana. ... Texas A&M University at College Station Texas A&M University, often Texas A&M, A&M or TAMU for short, is one of the flagship universities of Texas, and is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. ...

Buchholz pitched 41 1/3 innings for the Lowell Spinners of the New York-Penn League, compiling a record of 0-1 with 45 strikeouts in 15 starts. He then pitched for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Single A) and the Greenville Drive (Single A-Advanced). Between the two teams, Buchholz struck out 140 and walked 33 in 119 innings while going 11-4. League New York-Penn League Division Stedler Division Year founded 1996 Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox Home ballpark Edward A. LeLacheur Park Previous home ballparks Alumni Field City Lowell, Massachusetts Current uniform colors red, navy blue Previous uniform colors Logo design A thread-wrapped a baseball bat spinning inside... The Wilimington Blue Rocks are a minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, previously Kansas City Royals. ... League South Atlantic League Division Southern Division Year founded 1977 Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox Home ballpark West End Field Previous home ballparks Capital City Stadium City Greenville, South Carolina Current uniform colors navy blue, red Previous uniform colors black, red, green Logo design Division titles League titles 1986...

Buchholz started his first spring training game in 2007 against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He pitched 4.2 innings, gave up 7 hits and 3 runs, and recorded 3 strikeouts. While competing for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2007, Buchholz played in 15 games, winning 7 and losing 2. His success led him to be chosen to play in the All-Star Futures Game at AT&T Park. A Grapefruit League game at the LA Dodgers camp in Vero Beach, Florida In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of exhibition games which precedes the regular season. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-Rays, The Rays Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... Class-Level AA Minor League affiliations Eastern League Northern Division Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox Florida Marlins Name Portland Sea Dogs (1994-present) Ballpark Hadlock Field Minor League titles League titles Division titles 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005 Owner(s)/Operated By: Dan Burke Manager: Arnie Beyeler General Manager: The... The All-Star Futures Game was conceived by Jimmie Lee Solomon, an Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball, looking for an event to showcase the minor leagues and round out the All-Star week festivities. ... AT&T Park (formerly known as SBC Park and Pacific Bell Park) is an open-air baseball stadium, home to the San Francisco Giants of the National League. ...

Buchholz' AA Portland Sea Dogs Stats:

Buchholz was promoted to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the AAA affiliate of the Red Sox, on July 8, 2007. Due to poor run support, he finished the AAA season with a misleading 1-3 W-L record, while recording 55 strikeouts, 13 walks, and a 3.96 era over 8 starts in 38.2 AAA innings. Class-Level Triple-A (1973-Present) Double-A (1970-1972) Minor League affiliations International League North Division Eastern League (1970-1972) Major League affiliation Boston Red Sox (1970-Present) Current uniform Name Pawtucket Red Sox (1970-Present) Ballpark McCoy Stadium (1970-Present) Minor League titles League titles 1973, 1984 Division... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Major league

Buchholz made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox against Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 17, 2007 at Fenway Park. The Sox won the game 8-4 and he picked up the win going 6 innings and giving up 4 runs (3 earned). After the game, however, Buchholz was sent back down to the Sox' Triple-A team in Pawtucket. "I got my feet wet," he said to a reporter. "I hope I can come back in September and help out." Ironically, before his first Major League start Red Sox manager Terry Francona said: "This kid can come up and pitch a no-hitter, and he's going to go back down. [...] If he throws a no-hitter I may send him back with a present. But he's going back." Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs... “Fenway” redirects here. ... Terry Jon Tito Francona (born April 22, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota) is a Major League Baseball manager. ...

In Buchholz's second major league start on September 1, 2007, he became the first Boston Red Sox rookie to throw a no-hitter when he blanked the Baltimore Orioles 10-0. This was the 17th^[5] no-hitter in Red Sox history. Buchholz threw 115 pitches and struck out 9 hitters, walked 3, and hit Nick Markakis.^[6] After the game, Buchholz told the media "It's amazing. That's all I can say", and "I'm in a blur right now." According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Buchholz became the third pitcher since 1900 to pitch a no-hitter in his first or second major league start. Bobo Holloman did it in his first start on May 6, 1953, for the St. Louis Browns at home against the Philadelphia Athletics, and Wilson Alvarez did it in his second start on Aug. 11, 1991, for the Chicago White Sox at Baltimore.^[6] Buchholz became the 11th Red Sox to throw a no hitter in Fenway Park history. In baseball and softball, a no-hit game (more commonly known as a no-hitter) refers to a contest in which one of the teams has prevented the other from getting an official hit during the entire length of the game, which must be at least 9 innings by the... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Nicholas William Markakis (mar-KAY-kis) (born November 17, 1983 in Glen Cove, New York) is an outfielder who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles and went to Young Harris College. ... The Elias Sports Bureau is a company that provides historical research and statistical services in the field of professional sports. ... Alva Lee Bobo Holloman (March 7, 1925 - May 1, 1987) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the St. ... (For the 1901-02 American League team known as the Baltimore Orioles, see New York Yankees. ... There have been three professional baseball teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known as the Philadelphia Athletics: 1. ... Wilson Eduardo Alvarez Fuenmayor (born March 24, 1970 in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who played in 13 seasons for the Texas Rangers (1989), Chicago White Sox (1991–1997), San Francisco Giants (1997), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2002) and Los Angeles... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Monument City, Charm City, Mob Town, B-more Motto: Get In On It (formerly The City That Reads and The Greatest City in America; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Location Location of Baltimore in Maryland Coordinates , Government Country State County United...

Following the game, General Manager Theo Epstein and Manager Terry (Tito) Francona each independently confirmed that they had spoken by phone to each other in the seventh and eighth innings concerning Buchholz's pitch count. He had not thrown more than 98 pitches in a game all year, and was threatening to significantly exceed that total if he finished the game. Epstein reported that in no way would Buchholz be allowed to face a batter after reaching 120 pitches, expressing concern about excessive pitches potentially damaging such a young and inexperienced arm. Buchholz finished the game with 115 pitches, allowing Francona to escape what would have been an unpleasant decision to remove a pitcher from the game in which he was throwing a no-hitter, much akin to the situation with Billy Rohr. William Joseph Rohr (born July 1, 1945 San Diego, CA - ) was a pitcher with a 2 year career from 1967 to 1968. ...

Scouting report

• Four-seam fastball (92-97 mph)
• Two-seam fastball (87-90 mph)
• Curveball (80-83 mph)
• Changeup (78-82 mph)
• Slider (85-87 mph)

Buchholz has a mid-90s four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a slider, curveball, and a changeup. His changeup and curveball are considered to be elite, devastating plus-plus pitches. He also played outfield at Angelina College. In 2006, Buchholz actually let loose towards the end of the season, when his fastball was sitting around 96 mph and occasionally hitting 97. However, over the course of the season his fastball typically sits around 92-95. His change-up is generally a straight change that sits around 78-82 mph.^[7] Buchholz's fastball and filthy off-speed pitches complementing his ability to pitch extremely well under pressure, causes many to draw frequent comparisons to the Boston Red Sox version of Pedro Martinez and Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies and Daniel Cabrera of the Baltimore Orioles, but with more control]]. A four-seam fastball, is a pitch in baseball and a variant of the straight fastball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A common grip of a slider a pitcher uses In baseball, a slider is a pitch halfway between a curveball and a fastball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Pedro Martinez warming up in right field of Fenway Park before a game, June 22, 2004. ... Colbert Michael Cole Hamels (born December 27, 1983, in San Diego, California), is a starting left handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Daniel Alberto Cabrera (born May 28, 1981, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ...

Awards and honors

• Carolina League Pitcher of the Week (August 21 - 27, 2006)
• Red Sox ML Pitcher of the Month (August 2006)
• 2006 Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year
• Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Month (May 2007)
• 2007 Futures Game All Star
• 2007 Eastern League All Star
• Eastern League Pitcher of the Week (June 25 - July 1, 2007)
• First rookie in Red Sox history to throw a no-hitter. (September 1, 2007)

See also

• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

This is a list of no-hitters in Major League Baseball history. ...

References

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External links

• Video of Buchholz's windup,
• KDFM article,
• Boston Globe article,
• Scout.com article (subscription site)
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
• Box score of no-hitter
• Buchholz's SoSH Wiki Page