Danny Bruce Clay (born October 24, 1961) is an American former professional

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, who played in

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(MLB) for the

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, in . He batted and threw

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. Clay was signed by the

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as an amateur free agent in 1982. The Twins traded him to Philadelphia on June 24, 1987, with minor league

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Tom Schwarz for

Dan Schatzeder Daniel Ernest Schatzeder (born December 1, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from – for nine different teams. Schatzeder attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois, then play ...

and cash considerations. Clay's brief big league career numbers include a record of 0–1, 12

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, a 6.00

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(ERA), in 17

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, all with the Phillies.

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