Ernie Clement shows why he is a true major league utility man for the Toronto Blue Jays

Ernie Clement finally has his shot to see the big leagues from the other side.

TORONTO -- Nothing about Ernie Clement's game is loud and sudden. There's a subtleness to it, better appreciated over months than days.

«He's turned into an everyday player for us for the first time in his career, and he's handled it great,» manager John Schneider said. «I think he's really showing everyone in the league that he's a pretty damn good big league player.»

«This helps a lot. I've been on both sides of it,» Clement said. «I've been on the side where you play once a week, but you still have to go in and do your job. You've still got to keep your foot on the gas, obviously. I can do a lot more out there now, I think. I can work the count. I can still be aggressive when I need to. I feel a lot more comfortable, defensively and offensively. It's different for me, but I'm really enjoying it.»

«I finally think I'm turning the corner a little bit and I'm impacting the ball more,» Clement said. «I feel more comfortable at the plate. I'm just seeing it a little bit better, so I can get my �A' swing off instead of just trying to hit the ball. My approach is a little more refined now and I can go up there with a plan.»