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Richard Keith "Stubby" Clapp (born February 24, 1973) is a Canadian professional baseball coach and former second baseman and Triple-A manager who is the first base coach for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for 11 years, most notably within the Cardinals organization, including a brief stint in MLB with the Cardinals. In his native Canada, he is best remembered for his performance at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, where he hit a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to beat a more experienced U.S. team and put Canada in the semifinals. Canada eventually won the bronze medal.

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Early life

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In his youth, Stubby Clapp could be considered a two-sport athlete, having distinguished himself through the Windsor minor hockey system. After playing Bantam hockey in Windsor, Clapp played an important role for the Windsor Bulldogs (now the LaSalle Vipers), a junior hockey team, from 1990 to 1992. In 1991, the Bulldogs clinched first place during the regular season and Clapp scored five goals during the playoffs. For the 1991–1992 season, he was named captain of the team.[1]

Baseball career

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Clapp graduated from Texas Tech University, where he played for the Red Raiders baseball team. He still holds (or shares) the Red Raiders' records for triples in a season (eight), runs in game (five, three times), strikeouts in a game (four) and walks in a season (66), both set during the 1996 season.[2]

He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 36th round (1,058th overall) of 1996 amateur entry draft. In 1998, when playing for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, he led the league with 86 walks and 139 games played. He remains popular among Travelers fans to this day. He also played for the Edmonton Cracker Cats. Clapp was also popular in Syracuse, New York, and other cities where he played.[3]

In 1999, Clapp was part of the Canadian team at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg. A popular player with his teammates, Clapp became a minor celebrity in Canada after his game-winning, bases-loaded single against the U.S. team.

From 1999–2002, he played for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. In 2000, he led the team with 138 hits, 89 runs, 80 walks, eight triples, and six sacrifice hits.[4] He is second all-time for the Redbirds for games played (425) and hits (418).[5] He was noted for doing a backflip every time he went onto the field.

In 2001, Clapp played 23 games for the St. Louis Cardinals, during which he had five hits in 25 at-bats, including two doubles and one RBI.[6]

Clapp became a popular figure in Memphis, Tennessee, during his four-year stint with the Redbirds. He was often referred to as the "Mayor of Memphis".[7] During the 2002 season, the 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Clapp was featured on a growth chart for kids sponsored by a Memphis-area medical group.

In 911 minor-league games, Clapp had a .270 batting average, 48 home runs, 50 triples, 196 doubles, 365 RBI, and 83 steals. Clapp also pitched in three games, pitching a total of 2+1⁄3 innings, giving up two hits and no earned runs.

He was part of Team Canada in the 2004 Summer Olympics who finished in fourth place. He also played for Canada in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. In three games, Clapp hit .154, with a triple and an RBI.

In 2006, Clapp played for Canada in the inaugural World Baseball Classic. He was one of two second basemen on the roster and drove in a run.

In 2009, he was named one of the Memphis "Athletes of the Decade".[5] In 2010, the club had "Ode to Clapping Night", which included giving away Clapp bobbleheads.[8]

Post-playing career

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On April 21, 2007, Clapp's jersey #10 became the first number retired by the Memphis Redbirds,[9] who painted "10" on the wall above their bullpen at AutoZone Park.

Clapp began his coaching career as a hitting coach for the Lexington Legends, the Houston Astros "A" ball team in the South Atlantic League. He came out of retirement to represent Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics,[10] and was named to the roster for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.[11]

In November 2010, Clapp became the hitting coach for the Corpus Christi Hooks, Houston's Double-A affiliate.

Clapp managed the Tri-City ValleyCats, a Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.[12]

In January 2013, Clapp was hired as the hitting coach for the Dunedin Blue Jays, Toronto's Advanced-A affiliate.[13] On December 19, 2014, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats announced that he would be their new hitting coach.[14]

Clapp was third base coach for the gold medal-winning Canada national baseball team at the 2015 Pan American Games in July 2015.[15]

On November 30, 2016, the Cardinals named Clapp manager of the Memphis Redbirds.[16] During the 2017 season, Memphis celebrated Clapp's backflipping antics by hosting a bobblehead night featuring Clapp performing his signature move in bobblehead form. On the field, Clapp led the Redbirds to win the 2017 American Conference Southern Division title and was selected as the 2017 PCL Manager of the Year.[17] The Redbirds became the 2017 PCL champions after defeating the El Paso Chihuahuas in five games in the league championship final.[18] Baseball America named Clapp their Minor League Manager of the Year for 2017, becoming the first Cardinals minor league manager to win the award.[19]

In 2018, Clapp again managed Memphis to the PCL title, defeating the Fresno Grizzlies in 4 games.[20] The Redbirds went on to defeat the International League champion Durham Bulls in the AAA Championship Game.[21] Clapp was also named the 2018 PCL Manager of the Year, making him just the third manager in PCL history to win the award in consecutive seasons.[22]

On October 29, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals announced Clapp will be their first base coach for the 2019 season.[23]

There is a Stubby Clapp bobblehead on display at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, depicting him in a Memphis Redbirds uniform (the Triple A affiliate of the Cardinals).

Personal life

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Clapp is "Stubby the Third", a nickname passed on from his father (Keith Ezra "Stubby II" Clapp) and grandfather (David Ezra Oscar "Stubby" Clapp).[24] He is married to Chastity, and they have three children.[5]

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Richard Keith "Stubby" Clapp (born February 24, 1973) is a Canadian coach and former who has spent much of his career affiliated with the Cardinals organization. Currently serving as the first base and infield coach for the Cardinals in (MLB), Clapp is renowned for his extensive involvement with Team , his brief MLB playing stint, and his successful managing tenure, including leading the Triple-A to a championship in 2017. Born in , Clapp earned his nickname as the third generation in his family to bear it and developed his skills locally before attending , where he played . Drafted by the Cardinals in the 36th round of the 1996 MLB June Amateur Draft from Texas Tech, he spent the majority of his professional playing career in the Cardinals' system, appearing in 425 games for the from 1998 to 2004, a tenure so impactful that his jersey number was retired by the team in 2007. Clapp made his MLB debut with the Cardinals on June 18, 2001, and played in 23 games that season as a , left fielder, and , batting .200 with five hits, including two doubles and one RBI, over 25 at-bats. After his MLB appearance, he continued playing in the minors and independent leagues until 2006, including stints with the Edmonton Cracker-Cats of the Northern League. Internationally, Clapp has been a prominent figure for Team throughout his career, earning the moniker "Captain " for his more than a dozen appearances in national team uniforms. As a player, he represented at the 1991 World Junior Baseball Championship (gold medal), the 1994 (.222 average), the 1999 (bronze medal, .348 average), the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics, and the 2008 Olympics (.286 average). Transitioning to coaching, he served as a coach for 's bronze medal-winning team at the 2011 , third base coach for the gold medal-winning squad at the 2015 , and coach at the 2013 . In January 2025, Clapp was inducted into 's Wall of Excellence, becoming the 13th member honored for his contributions to the sport in . Clapp began his coaching career as a with the Cracker-Cats in 2005–2006 before joining the Astros organization from 2007 to 2012 in various roles, including manager of the Rookie-level (2011–2012). He returned to the Cardinals in 2017 as manager of the , guiding the team to a franchise-record 91–50 regular-season mark, a 22-game division lead, and the PCL title with a total of 97 wins including the postseason; for this performance, he was named the 2017 Manager of the Year and America's Minor League Manager of the Year—the first Cardinals minor league skipper to earn the latter honor. In 2019, Clapp joined the Cardinals' major league staff as first base coach, a position he has held through the 2025 season, contributing to the team's development of infielders and baserunning while known for his energetic style, including performing backflips reminiscent of Cardinals legend .

Early life

Family background

Richard Keith Clapp, known as "Stubby," was born on February 24, 1973, in , . The nickname "Stubby" is a family tradition, making him the third generation to bear it, following his grandfather and father, Keith Ezra "Stubby" Clapp II. Clapp grew up in a sports-oriented household in Windsor, where his early interest in athletics was shaped by his father's involvement in local . He often accompanied his dad to games across the city's parks and fields, watching him play and admiring his diving plays, which ignited Clapp's passion for . At age 12, Clapp gained direct exposure to organized by serving as a bat boy for the U.S. national team during a in Windsor, an experience that solidified his dream of pursuing a professional career in the sport. This local involvement, combined with watching games on television, further inspired his aspirations amid Windsor's vibrant sports community.

Junior hockey involvement

Clapp began his junior hockey career with the Windsor Bulldogs of the Western Junior B Hockey League (WJBHL), a Canadian under the , playing as a right wing from the 1989-90 season through 1992-93. During this period, he established himself as a physical presence on the ice, accumulating significant penalty minutes while contributing offensively, including 13 goals and 11 assists in 43 games during the 1990-91 season, and 15 goals and 13 assists in 35 games the following year. His style emphasized tenacity and , traits that later defined his baseball persona. Supported by a family that encouraged multi-sport participation without , Clapp balanced junior hockey with through high school at Kennedy Collegiate and Riverside Secondary School in Windsor. Around age 18, he made the pivotal decision to focus on , forgoing further hockey advancement to pursue opportunities in the sport that aligned with his long-term aspirations. This choice marked the end of his competitive hockey involvement, as he transitioned fully to post-1992.

College baseball at Texas Tech

Clapp attended from 1993 to 1996, where he played for the Red Raiders as a in the . A left-handed batter, he developed a reputation for plate discipline, exemplified by his .530 in the 1996 season, during which he drew 66 walks—a school record that stood for several years. That year, Clapp also set a Texas Tech single-season record with eight triples while batting .372 overall, helping power the Red Raiders' offense in their final campaign. His contributions extended to the team's competitive performance in conference play, including a strong showing in 1995 when the Red Raiders posted a 51-14 overall record and finished second in the with a 16-8 mark. Clapp balanced his athletic commitments with academics, graduating from Texas Tech in 1996. His standout senior season drew attention from professional scouts, leading to his selection by the Cardinals in the 36th round (1,058th overall) of the 1996 MLB Draft. This late-round pick marked the transition from his junior hockey background to a path, where his on-base skills would continue to define his playing style.

Playing career

Minor league progression

Following his selection by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 36th round of the 1996 MLB June Amateur Draft out of , Clapp signed with the organization on June 10, 1996, and began his professional career that summer with the Rookie-level Johnson City Cardinals of the . In 29 games, he hit .223 with one and two triples, primarily playing second base and third base. Clapp advanced quickly through the Cardinals' system, reaching with the Prince William Cannons of the in 1997, where he posted a standout .318 over 78 games, including four home runs and six triples while splitting time between second base and . He earned a promotion to Double-A for the 1998 season with the of the , enjoying a career-high 139 games and batting .278 with 12 home runs and nine triples, continuing to anchor second base while occasionally playing third base and . In 1999, Clapp received another promotion to Triple-A with the Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League, the Cardinals' top affiliate, where he spent the remainder of his time in the organization through 2002. That year, he appeared in 110 games, hitting .260 with 14 home runs and two triples, demonstrating versatility across second base, third base, shortstop, and all outfield positions. His 2000 season in Memphis saw 129 games with a .273 average, one home run, and eight triples, with steady production at second base and third base. Clapp's most notable minor league performance came in 2001 with the Redbirds, where he batted .304 with five home runs and seven triples in 86 games, primarily at second base and in left field, which earned him a call-up to the major leagues on June 18. In 2002, he played 100 games for Memphis, batting .242 with two home runs and two triples. After leaving the Cardinals, Clapp played for the ' Triple-A affiliate Richmond Braves in 2003 (105 games, .217 average, three home runs, nine triples) and the Blue Jays' affiliates in 2004 (48 games, .264 average). Over his full affiliated career spanning 824 games, Clapp maintained a .270 with 43 home runs and 47 triples, often serving in utility roles that included pinch-hitting duties.

Major League experience

Clapp made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals on June 18, 2001, as a against the Chicago Cubs at , where the Cardinals won 6-2. Following a progression through the Cardinals' minor league affiliates, including time at Triple-A Memphis, his call-up marked the culmination of five professional seasons. Over the course of the 2001 season, Clapp appeared in 23 games for the Cardinals, serving mainly as a in 17 contests and a defensive replacement at second base and left field, while starting just twice. In limited action, he recorded 26 plate appearances and 25 at-bats, batting .200 with 5 hits—including 2 doubles—for a .280 , 1 RBI, no home runs, and no stolen bases; he struck out 7 times. Clapp wore uniform number 69 during his MLB stint. His final Major League appearance came on October 4, 2001, as a pinch hitter in a 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Independent leagues and retirement

After being released by the Toronto Blue Jays organization following the 2004 season, Clapp signed with the Edmonton Cracker-Cats of the independent Northern League in March 2005, where he was praised for his Olympic pedigree and intense playing style. In 2005, Clapp served as a utility infielder and the team's , appearing in 87 games while batting .286 with a .373 , 60 runs scored, 29 doubles, and 14 stolen bases; he was named team MVP and selected to the Northern League Game. The following year, as a , he continued in a versatile role across infield and outfield positions, playing 79 games with a .323 , .447 , 61 runs, 32 stolen bases, and 63 walks, earning honors again and being named the game's MVP after going 3-for-3 with four RBI. His celebrations after key hits became a fan favorite ritual during his time with the Cracker-Cats, endearing him to supporters. Clapp played his final professional game in 2006 at age 33, retiring afterward to focus on coaching. Over his 11-year professional career, which included a brief Major League stint with the Cardinals in 2001, he appeared in 1,013 games across affiliated minors, MLB, and independent leagues, compiling 55 triples that highlighted his contact hitting and base-running speed.

International competitions

Clapp represented Team Canada starting with the 1991 World Junior Baseball Championship, where the team won gold. He made his senior debut at the 1994 Baseball World Cup, batting .222. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Clapp delivered a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning of the bronze medal game against the United States, securing a 7-6 upset victory and Canada's first-ever medal in the tournament. His performance throughout the event included a .348 batting average, contributing to the team's bronze finish. In 2004, Clapp competed for at the Olympics, helping the team secure fourth place in the tournament. During the Olympic qualifying tournament in 2003, he posted a .363 , showcasing his offensive reliability in high-stakes international play. He also played for at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, batting .286 as the team finished fifth. Clapp participated in the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic as a veteran infielder for , driving in a run during the tournament. He returned for the , appearing as a and providing leadership from the bench in limited action. Over his international career from 1991 to 2009, Clapp was selected for multiple Canada events, including the World Junior Championship, , , Olympics, and World Baseball Classics, amassing over 120 appearances where he earned a reputation for clutch hitting and on-field leadership as Team Canada's energetic sparkplug.

Coaching and managerial career

Initial coaching positions

Following his playing career, Stubby Clapp transitioned into coaching, leveraging his experience as a gritty to mentor young players in player development roles. In 2007, he began as the hitting coach for the Greeneville Astros, the Houston Astros' Rookie-level affiliate in the . Clapp progressed within the Astros' system, serving as hitting coach for the Single-A from 2008 to 2010, where he focused on refining hitters' fundamentals such as plate discipline and swing mechanics. In 2011, he made his managerial debut with the short-season Single-A of the New York-Penn League, leading the team to a 33-42 record. He returned to manage Tri-City in 2012, guiding them to a 51-25 mark and a division title, for a combined record of 84-67 over the two seasons; Clapp emphasized building team morale through energetic practices, including his signature backflips during infield drills as a nod to his playing style. In January 2013, Clapp joined the Toronto Blue Jays organization as hitting coach for the Single-A Dunedin D-Jays in the Florida State League, continuing his emphasis on foundational hitting skills while also serving as a coach for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic that year. He remained with Dunedin in 2014, earning the Blue Jays' Bobby Mattick Award for excellence in player development. From 2015 to 2016, he served as hitting coach for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the Eastern League.

Managerial success in Triple-A

Stubby Clapp was appointed manager of the , the Triple-A affiliate of the Cardinals in the (PCL), on November 30, 2016, ahead of the 2017 season. In his first year, Clapp guided the Redbirds to a franchise-record 91-50 regular-season mark, securing first place in the PCL's American Conference Southern Division. The team advanced through the playoffs, defeating the 3-2 in the division series and the 3-2 in the league championship series to claim the PCL title, marking Memphis's third league championship in franchise history. For his efforts, Clapp was named the 2017 PCL Manager of the Year and America's Minor League Manager of the Year, becoming the first Cardinals minor league manager to receive the latter honor. Clapp returned as manager in 2018, leading the Redbirds to another strong performance with an 83-57 record and another first-place finish in the American Conference Southern Division. The team again navigated the postseason successfully, defeating the Oklahoma City Dodgers 3-1 in the division series and defeating the Fresno Grizzlies 3-1 in the PCL championship series to win back-to-back league titles—the first such achievement for Memphis since 2000-2001. Advancing to the Triple-A National Championship Game against the International League champion Durham Bulls, the Redbirds secured the national title with a decisive 14-4 victory in the single-game finale, earning Clapp widespread recognition for his leadership despite significant roster turnover to the major leagues. He repeated as PCL Manager of the Year in 2018, joining an elite group as only the third manager in league history to win the award in consecutive seasons. Over his two seasons at the helm, Clapp compiled a 174-107 record (.619 ) with the Redbirds, fostering a winning culture that emphasized resilience and player development amid frequent promotions to . His tenure highlighted strategic acumen, including a franchise-record 11-game early in 2017 and a 22-6 July that year, contributing to the team's sustained success in one of Baseball's most competitive leagues.

Major League coaching roles

In October 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals promoted Stubby Clapp from manager of their Triple-A affiliate, the , to first base coach on the Major League staff, a role he assumed for the 2019 season. This move followed his successful Triple-A tenure, where he led Memphis to a championship in 2017. Clapp served as the Cardinals' first base coach through the 2025 season, contributing to the team's on-field efforts during that period. In 2022, under his tenure on the coaching staff, the Cardinals clinched the division title with a 93-69 record and advanced to the playoffs, where they defeated the Padres in the Wild Card Series before falling to the Phillies in the Division Series. Known for infusing energy into the dugout, Clapp continued his signature tradition—originally popularized during his playing days—while emphasizing player development and motivational coaching to foster grit and performance among the roster. As of November 2025, Clapp remains in his position with the Cardinals, with no reported changes to his role.

Personal life

Family and residence

Clapp married Chastity Clapp in the early 2000s after meeting her while playing in the Triple-A organization. The couple has three children: sons Cooper (known as "Stubby IV," continuing the family nickname tradition passed down through three generations) and , and daughter Crosbie. Clapp's father, Keith Ezra "Stubby II" Clapp, died on September 16, 2025. Clapp remains actively involved in his children's youth sports, often attending their tournaments and games alongside Chastity, whom he describes as a dedicated "baseball parent." During his tenure managing the from 2017 to 2018, the family resided in , approximately 115 miles from the stadium, allowing Clapp to commute home on off days. Clapp resides in the St. Louis area during the Major League Baseball season for his coaching role, while his family remains based in Savannah, Tennessee. Clapp has emphasized balancing the demands of his travel-intensive coaching role with family priorities, noting that starting his coaching career was partly motivated by the need to better support his young family financially. He credits this family foundation and ongoing support from Chastity and his children as essential to his sustained success and longevity in professional baseball.

Nickname origin and hobbies

Clapp's nickname "Stubby" stems from a longstanding family tradition in , unrelated to his physical stature of 5-foot-8. It originated with his grandfather, David Ezra Oscar "Stubby I" Clapp, a tough and bronco rider whose friends coined the name for his robust personality, and was passed down to his father, Keith Ezra "Stubby II" Clapp, making the coach and former player "Stubby III" (full name Richard Keith Clapp). Clapp has perpetuated the moniker by bestowing it upon his eldest son, Cooper Russell "Stubby IV" Clapp, ensuring its continuation across four generations. Beyond his life, Clapp remains an avid hockey fan, a interest nurtured from his youth when he excelled in Windsor's minor hockey system and played three seasons of Junior B for the Windsor Bulldogs, where he was known for his physical, hard-nosed style rather than scoring prowess. Clapp also pursues outdoor activities like and for leisure, drawing from family traditions that emphasize time spent in nature. He is recognized for his active community involvement in Windsor, including participating in local sports events and supporting initiatives that promote athletic development among young residents. Additionally, Clapp maintains his acrobatic skill—famous from his playing days when he performed it before games to energize crowds—as a personal hobby, occasionally demonstrating it at charity events to entertain and raise funds. In terms of , Clapp actively supports Canadian development programs, hosting youth camps and contributing to national team efforts that have earned him induction into Baseball Canada's Wall of Excellence in 2025 for his lifelong dedication to growing the sport in his home country.

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