Where are they now? Week #17-Tyler Clippard

Born: Feb 14,1985 in Lexington, Kentucky

Height: 6-3 Weight: 170

Bats: Right Throws: Right

High School: J.W. Mitchell (Trinity, Florida)

College: None

Drafted: Selected by New York Yankees in 9th Round (274th overall) of 2003 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)

Tyler Clippard was a great starting pitcher for the Tampa Yankees in 2005. He had hitters guessing the whole season with his superb control. Clippard was 10-9 with a 3.18 ERA , striking out 169 batters and only walking 34.

Tyler Clippard sometimes referred to as "The Yankee Clippard," pitched for the New York Yankees in 2007 before being traded to the Washington Nationals.

As a member of the Nationals, Tyler has posted good numbers. In 2008 he started two games but was assigned to the bullpen in the 2009 season. Clippard excelled this year in the pen, going 4-2 with 67 strikeouts in 60.1 innings all while maintaining a 2.69 ERA.