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Jackson Cluff pursuing big league Mets dream after putting career on pause for mission service
- Cluff is pursuing a major league path with the New York Mets after pausing his career for two years on a church mission.
- The 29-year-old Cluff, a BYU alum and practicing Mormon, returned to BYU and re-entered professional baseball after his mission.
- Cluff’s path includes two years in Atlanta for missionary work, focusing on proselytizing and community service.
- Despite an unusual journey, Cluff worked his way up to Triple-A in 2024 and spent last season there.
- Cluff’s goal for the year is to help the Mets win at the major league level when given a chance.
- Cluff acknowledges depth in the Mets infield may make a big-league path difficult but remains grateful for the journey.
- Cluff emphasizes that his mission experience offered direction beyond baseball.
- Cluff returned to BYU as a 22-year-old sophomore after his two-year mission.
- Cluff was drafted by the Nationals in 2019 and later reached Triple-A, before aiming for a Mets breakout.
- Cluff’s spring training performance included a notable defensive play in Jupiter, Fla.
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