Kris Clute
6  Kris Clute
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Miami
High School:
Killian
Height / Weight:
5-10 / 180
Position:
2B
Birthdate:
04/20/1979
B/T:
R/R

At Miami
Enters his second season starting at second base...talented middle infielder...unselfish style of play...respected leader among the players...drafted out of high school by the Houston Astros in the 31st round... played in the Virginia Valley League for the Waynesboro Generals during summer 1999... was the hero of Miami's College World Series victory over Rice in the 1999 opener...hit a solo home run in the sixth to give the Hurricanes the lead for good in an 8-4 win...had a crucial RBI and run scored in UM's 6-5 win over Florida State in the 1999 title game.

As a Junior in 2000
Played mostly at second base, but saw seven starts at shortstop...started in 58-of-59 games...had .314 batting average with 32 RBI...placed fifth on the team in hits (60), second in triples (3) and fourth in stolen bases (14)...led the team with 12 sacrifice bunts and six sacrifice flies...also recorded a team-high 58 starts...defensively, led the team in assists (157) and fielded double plays (40)...had a season-long 10-game hitting streak (3/12-3/28)...recorded career-highs in each major offensive category as a junior... had 11 multiple hit games, including one four hit game against C.W. Post...had six multiple RBI games, including two four RBI games...ended the regular season on a five-game hitting streak...had a two-run home run in the seventh inning in game #1 at Florida that gave UM a 3-2 lead...went a season-high 4-6 in game #2 against C.W. Post with two runs scored and four RBI with a triple...went 7-10 with four runs scored and eight RBI in the final two games against C.W. Post...had the game-winning hit, an RBI-single, against Northwestern... went 3-5 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in game #1 at Florida State. At the 2000 Coral Gables Regional: Went 1-3 in the championship game vs. FIU with one run scored, two walks and one strikeout...went 0-1 vs. FAU with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout... also had a postseason-record tying two sacrifices against FAU ...went 2-3 vs. Wagner with two runs scored and one walk. At the 2000 Tallahassee Super Regional: Started all three games...had a hit in game #3.

As a Sophomore in 1999
Started in 45-of-52 games at second base...batted .301 with 49 hits in 168 at bats...finished second with 119 assists...had a .955 fielding percentage...tied for second in sac flies (4) and games played (52) ...was in on third most double-plays (29)... had a team-season best nine assists against Winthrop...had 13 multiple hit games...tied for fifth on the team with 10 multiple RBI games, including a season-high four against Princeton ...hit safely in 12 of the final 15 games...was 8-of-20, scored four runs and had five RBI in six regular season games against Florida State...tied a season-best with four putouts in the final game against the Seminoles... totaled four hits and drove in four runs in a three-game series at Long Beach State...solo home run broke a 6-6 tie in the sixth inning and propelled UM to a 9-7 win at Long Beach State. At 1999 Coral Gables Regional: Made three starts at second... batted .286 with two hits in seven at-bats...had three put-outs and two assists against Bethune-Cookman. At 1999 Coral Gables Super Regional: Started both games against Wake Forest at second base... had two hits, drove in one run and scored once...totaled a combined three put-outs and eight assists against the Demon Deacons. At 1999 College World Series: Started all four games...went 2-of-3, scored twice and drove in two runs in the opener against Rice... solo home run broke a 4-4 tie in the sixth inning and propelled UM to the 8-4 victory over the Owls...singled in the then-go ahead run in the fifth inning and later scored to propel the Hurricanes to a 6-5 victory over Florida State in the championship game.

As a Freshman in 1998
Appeared in 43 games, including two starts at second base...used primarily as a late inning defensive replacement at second base...led team in games played as a substitute. At 1998 Atlantic I Regional: Made four appearances as a defensive replacement at second base...went hitless in one at bat vs. Texas Tech. Killian High School Coached by Mike Sell...four-year letterman...winner of team's Gold Glove award all four years. Senior Year, 1997: Miami Herald first-team All-County...team captain...named team's most valuable player and top defensive player... batted .395 with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 16 doubles and 4 triples... registered 28 stolen bases ...South Team Florida Coaches Association all-star infielder...named to Starter Classic all-tournament team in Pensacola, Florida...also voted Starter Classic Tournament Best Hitter...played shortstop for the Miami All-Star Team for the Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series at Homestead, Florida. Junior Year, 1996: Miami Herald honorable mention All-County...co-captain of team that won District Championship...named team's most valuable player and top defensive player...batted .325 with 10 doubles and three triples.

Personal
Enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences with a major in Criminology...born April 20, 1979...full name is Kristopher Andrew Clute...grandfather, George A. Clute, was a pitcher with the former New York Giants...son of Andy and Barbie Clute...has one younger brother, Kevin.

Clute - Totals At Miami

YRBAG/GSABRH2B3BHR-RBISB/SBASOBBHBPS/SFTB/SLUGOBPctPOAEFLD
98.13348/230124110-42/2111220/27/.233.39115321.979
99.30152/4516332491003-388/13251744/468/.417.372701199.955
00.31459/581914060832-3214/233027412/680/.419.3999415712.954
Total.294159/105384841131945-7424/3866561016/12155/.404.38717930822.957
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