| Clay Carroll | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 2, 1941 Clanton, Alabama, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 2, 1964, for the Milwaukee Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1978, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 96–73 |
| Earned run average | 2.94 |
| Strikeouts | 681 |
| Saves | 143 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Clay Palmer Carroll (born May 2, 1941) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from 1964 through 1978, most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won three division titles, one National League pennant and the 1975 World Series title. He also played for the Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A two-time All-Star, Carroll was one of the top relief pitchers in Major League Baseball during the mid-1970s when, the Cincinnati Reds became known as the Big Red Machine for their dominance of the National League.[1] In 1972, Carroll led the National League in saves and was named The Sporting News Fireman of the Year. He ranks third all-time among Red pitchers in game appearances.[1] Carroll was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1980.[1]