Clontz, a left-handed pitcher from Ogden, Utah, is a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University. He chose CMU because of all the opportunities the university had to offer after graduating from Fremont High School. In his freshman season in 2023, Clontz made 13 appearances in relief for the Mavericks, posting a 2-0 record and a 4.67 ERA. He also struck out 24 batters over 17.1 innings of work while only walking 10 batters. Clontz’ best game of the season was his outing against the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers March 20. Clontz entered the game in a tricky situation with runners on the corners, only one out, and the tying run at the plate. He got the first batter to pop out and then struck out the next batter to end the inning. In the next frame, Clontz worked three strikeouts while only giving up a single. He earned his first win of the season as the only Maverick pitcher who pitched an inning or more in that game to not allow a run. 

This season, Clontz has only pitched in one game so far, tossing two hitless and scoreless innings again against the Orediggers.

This summer will be Clontz’ first season of summer ball.

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