Professional career Clay Hensley

hensley padres in 2008.

in 2006, hensley made 29 starts san diego padres, era of 3.71.

hensley began 2007 season padres #5 starter, placed on disabled list in may. after struggling in minor league rehab starts, hensley optioned triple-a portland beavers.

on august 4, 2007, hensley gave barry bonds 755th career home run, tied bonds hank aaron all-time. next day, hensley optioned minor leagues.

hensley non-tendered padres following 2008 season, making him free agent.

hensley signed houston astros on december 23, 2008, minor league contract invitation spring training worth $550,000. in may 2009, hensley released astros , signed florida marlins.

in 2010, hensley took on closer role leo núñez. start 2011 season, hensley once again being used setup man. however, after injury problems both himself , marlins ace josh johnson, marlins promoted him starting rotation.

on january 26, 2012, signed non-guaranteed contract san francisco giants included invitation spring training. selected join giants 2012 opening day roster.

on february 11, 2013, signed minor league contract cincinnati reds. hensley released reds triple-a affiliate louisville bats on may 20, becoming free agent.

on may 27, 2013, hensley signed minor league contract milwaukee brewers. assigned triple-a nashville.

hensley signed minor league deal washington nationals on january 24, 2014 released , signed sugar land skeeters.

hensley retired professional baseball on april 27, 2014.

pitching style

although hensley lacked premium speed on pitches, used upper-80s sinker induce weak contact. right-handed hitters, hensley added slider averaging 80 mph , big curveball averaging 70 mph mix. lefties, hensley used curveball , changeup in low 80s. threw four-seam fastball. delivered pitches straight-overhead throwing motion.