Woodchucks Lock in BYU’s Clawson for 2024 Season
Wausau, WI- The Wausau Woodchucks have signed Left-Handed Pitcher Cutter Clawson from BYU for the upcoming 2024 season.
OF – Cutter Clawson | 6’1” | L/L | Sophomore | BYU
Clawson was drafted in the 33rd round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Washington Nations. Originally from Laguna Beach, California, was ranked 74th best player in the nation and second-best left-handed pitcher in California before signing with BYU.
In his collegiate career, Clawson has recorded 49 total strikeouts in 42 innings with a 2-4 record. He is off to a strong start in the 2024 season with the Cougars, pitching in 3 games so far this spring, recording 9 strikeouts in 8.2 innings.
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