Clinton Hollon

Clinton Alexander Hollon (born December 24, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Early life

Hollon attended Woodford County High School, where he posted a 9–1 win–loss record in his senior year, with a 0.61 earned run average (ERA) and 87 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched.

Professional career

Hollon was drafted in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto. The Blue Jays were able to sign him away from a commitment to the University of Kentucky, though for a reduced bonus. Hollon's draft slot bonus was projected to be over $1.1 million, however he signed for $467,280 due to concerns with his ulnar collateral ligament following an MRI.

He was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, where he made four appearances (two starts) and did not allow a run in 12 innings of work, striking out 10. He was then promoted to the Bluefield Blue Jays, where he closed out the 2013 season. In May 2014, it was announced that Hollon needed Tommy John surgery, and would miss the entire 2014 season. After rehabbing for a year, he was assigned to the Short Season-A Vancouver Canadians in 2015, and was the Opening Day starter for the team. On August 21, 2015, Hollon was suspended 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine, ending his season. In 58 innings split between Vancouver and the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts, Hollon posted a 3–3 record, 3.38 ERA, and 45 strikeouts. Though still suspended, he was assigned to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays to open the 2016 minor league season. On May 10, 2016, Hollon was suspended again for 50 games after testing positive for an unspecified [...] of abuse. Hollon did not appear in any games for the Blue Jays organization in 2016. On January 20, 2017, Hollon was released by the Blue Jays organization.