Clay Carroll

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]