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David Eugene Clyde (born April 22, 1955) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons with the Texas Rangers (1973–1975) and Cleveland Indians (1978–1979). He is noted for his once promising baseball career, which ended at age 26 because of arm and shoulder injuries.
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- April 22, 1955
Jun 28, 2023 · ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Clyde was a Texas prep phenom, a big left-hander with a blazing fastball and a nasty curve when he made his major league debut. A half-century later, the story of the No. 1 overall draft pick remains a cautionary tale instead of a reflection on a career that had seemed destined to be filled with lots of wins and ...
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Jun 28, 2023 · David Clyde was a Texas prep phenom who made his major league debut in 1973, but struggled with injuries and lack of development. He reflects on his career and the lessons learned from his experience 50 years later.
Jan 16, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of David Clyde, the top overall pick in the 1973 draft who skipped the minors and pitched for the Rangers and Indians. Find out how he became a teenage phenom, faced challenges and injuries, and pursued his passion for baseball.
Jun 26, 2023 · The former No. 1 pick in the 1973 MLB Draft reflects on his brief but memorable career in the majors. Watch his interview with CBS Texas as he returns to Arlington Stadium where he made history in 1973.
Oct 14, 2023 · David Clyde, who made his MLB debut at 18 in 1973, shares his story of shoulder surgeries, teaching baseball and watching Astros-Rangers ALCS. He says he had a wonderful life and hopes to throw again soon.
