[80][81] For the Padres in 2015, Venable hit .258 with six home runs, 10 doubles, and 11 stolen bases through mid-August. He is the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Clemson football linebacker room will be looking to replace a couple of starters and Jake Venables will be a pleasant surprise. Again, the majority of his innings were in right field (600.1 of 936.1 innings). William Dion Venable (born October 29, 1982) is an American professional baseball coach and former player. [35][36][37] In 2008, Venable accumulated only 110 Major League at-bats,[38] and rookie year is considered to be the season in which one accumulates his 130th at-bat. While they are ranked 15th in scoring defense, they are Top 3 in tackles for loss, Top 5 in sacks, and seventh in total defense. Clemson University. By: Will Vandervort. [29], During 2008 spring training, he had two home runs and eight runs batted in his first twelve at-bats. Venable played college basketball for Princeton, where he was the second athlete to earn first-team All-Ivy League honors in both baseball and basketball. [13][15][17], After graduating from Princeton, Venable made his professional debut in minor league baseball with the Arizona League Padres of the Arizona League in 2005. Hometown: Clemson, S.C. High School: Daniel HS. Two of head coach Dabo Swinney’s sons, Will and Drew, are on the roster. [31] He is the twenty-fifth Princeton alumnus to play in the Major Leagues, but he is the first African-American alumnus. [62] On July 20, Venable scored 3 times in the first two innings as the Padres jumped out to a 13–0 lead against the Florida Marlins. He set new career-highs with 13 home runs and 51 RBI. GLENDALE, Ariz. — It took a little more than two minutes into his post-game interview before Brent Venable was asked about LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. If you pay attention, you have seen that look before. When not starting in right, he made occasional starts in center and left field and made 26 pinch-hitting appearances. From 1999 to 2011, Venables coached at the University of Oklahoma, where he served as associate head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Sooners under head coach Bob Stoops. Venables has had to run more than 25 different starters out on defense throughout the year. As a sophomore, at the suggestion of his mother, Venable resumed baseball. The Tigers are 12th in rushing defense and 25th in passing defense. [60] He was recalled after going 16-for-58 with 3 doubles, 3 triples, 3 home runs and 3 stolen bases in 14 games. Clemson football is salivating for another shot at Notre Dame. [83] The PTBNL was announced as Jon Edwards on August 21, after Edwards cleared waivers and could be traded. [88] On June 11, 2016, Venable opted out of his minor league deal with the Phillies and became a free agent. [63] In late July, he missed a few games due to back spasms. Clemson and Venables had already been tinkering with using odd fronts and dropping 8 into coverage on downs with heavy pass tendencies prior to the influence of Iowa State, with some encouraging results. [3], In high school, he envisioned himself as more likely to be a professional basketball player than baseball player. He played in MLB as an outfielder for the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was a coach for the Chicago Cubs. [40], In 2011, Venable started slowly, hitting only .205 in April and was eventually optioned to the Tucson Padres on May 23 before being recalled on June 9. 3 Clemson had just knocked off No. [69] On May 23, Venable had his sixth career lead off home run and added a single in the second inning and a double in the fourth against the St. Louis Cardinals. "My focus is on us," Venables said. Everything Dabo Swinney and his staff are doing is about making sure their players keep their edge, which they felt they lost last (…) Simply put, win and we are in, lose and we are unable to have a chance to play for a national title for the first time since 2014. When will Venables at Clemson get a head coaching position - his defenses have been legit and the talent they are sending to NFL is on par with Bama and LSU He collected 8 triples, finishing 9th in the league, and also committed 7 errors, tied for first among NL outfielders. [12] During his time at the University he was a part of two teams that qualified for post season play: 2004 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and 2002 National Invitation Tournament). Venables has learned a lot from Dabo. Not once in 2020 has the originally listed defense taken a snap together on the field – literally not once. [50] On April 11 against the Atlanta Braves, he had his first career 5-RBI game, falling a double shy of the first cycle in Padres history. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney describes Venables' demeanor as "fourth-and-1, every day all day," and that seems especially important right now, with the … [91] He cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to AAA Oklahoma City. This has been a funky year for the Clemson football defense – one that defensive coordinator Brent Venables is not accustomed to. [40], Coming into 2013, Venable was again expected to platoon with Denorfia in right, but injuries to center fielder Cameron Maybin and left fielder Carlos Quentin expanded his playing time. [21] A highlight occurred on May 30, 2007, when he hit for the cycle. [46] On July 12 against the San Francisco Giants, he had his first home run of the season in his first career four-hit game. [13] He posted his first Major League home run in his sixth game on September 4, 2008, during a 5–2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Hell, Venables may have thought that as well. Though No. [25] Before the 2007 season, Venable was listed as the fifth best prospect in the Padres organization by Baseball America,[26] and they named him the #11 prospect in the league. [32] His only other home run for the 2008 San Diego Padres was also in a victory on the road on September 19, 2008 in an 11–6 victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Jun 25, 2018: Enrolled Jake Venables enrolls at Clemson Tigers. Brent Venables is a Clemson Football Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers from December 18, 1970 in Salina, Kansas Clemson football has been practicing or playing for the last 20 weeks – that is a long time for anyone. [64] On August 10 against the New York Mets, Venable had four hits again missing the cycle by a home run when he posted a second double in a ninth inning at bat. [5][6] He was the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL) most valuable player in basketball as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Yet, despite all of that, the Clemson football defense has responded in a big way. People outside the program thought Venables had lost his mojo after the Tigers defense gave up almost 400 yards to UVA, more than 500 yards to Ohio State, and more than 600 yards to LSU. During the week Venable tied his single-game career high with 4 hits, joined the Padres' 100-steal club, hit a walk-off home run, made a home run stealing catch and surpassed his previous career best hitting streak by 5 to 15. [97] Venable served as the first base coach of the Cubs in 2018 and 2019. He finished among the top 10 in the National League in triples four times and in stolen bases twice. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Clemson has made a second major statement this year about how much they want to hold onto defensive coordinator … He hit for a .322 batting average in 15 games and was soon promoted to the Eugene Emeralds of the Single-A Northwest League. Clemson DC Brent Venables will receive a five-year, $11.6 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Clemson's offensive and defensive coordinators are both prime candidates to get top jobs elsewhere after this season. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Those same people also knew that the defense was going to be very talented at the same time. [1][2] He grew up travelling around the country with his father and also lived in Japan and the Dominican Republic. [12], In basketball, he averaged over 10 points and over 30 minutes per game in his 2002–03 sophomore season through his 2004–05 senior season. [65] On August 21, Veneble delivered a lead off home run and the game-winning bases-loaded walk-off hit on Trevor Hoffman Day. Brent Venables is overqualified. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Clemson Tigers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Anyone that follows Clemson football knew that the defense was going to be very young in 2020 and that there was going to be some growing pains. That is a lot of youth and inexperience trying to play football at the highest level in college while also playing for the team with a big bullseye on both sides of the jersey. Those doubts crept back in after the Tigers defense gave up 518 yards in a double-overtime loss to Notre Dame back in November. [74][75] On September 13, David Hale (Princeton class of 2011) made his major league debut for the Atlanta Braves, and it became the second Princeton vs. Princeton batter-pitcher matchup in major league history. Why this photo of Markle sends a powerful message [12] He played in two NCAA Championship tournaments in both sports and earned a B.A. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables was asked on Tuesday during media interviews if he would be entertaining any potential head coach job openings shortly. Yet, the perception could all change by 7:00 pm Saturday evening in Charlotte. 2018. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK This week, they lost one. [42] Venable started the 2009 season with the Padres' Triple-A affiliate, Portland Beavers,[43] but he was recalled by the Padres on June 3. [12][24] He also led the league in doubles and was second to John Otness in OBP. In the 2005 MLB Draft, the Padres selected Venable in the seventh round; he made his major league debut in 2008. The program has averaged 1.4 losses per year during his eight seasons in Tiger Town, and No. * - Redshirt. [15] Bradley felt that Major League Baseball scouts undervalued Venable because he did not participate in the Cape Cod League for college baseball players. [12][18], In 2006, Venable was the Padres Minor League Player of the Year. [72] He made 68 starts in right and 52 in center and played in a career-high 151 games. [27] After the season ended, he was invited to play for the San Diego affiliate in the Arizona Fall League,[28] but he was afflicted with tendinitis in his shoulder and only hit .228. Brent Venables has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2020. [68] Venable made 80 starts in right, but appeared in a then-career-high 148 games for the year. Clemson football team could lose up to eight or nine starters off defensive unit, but coordinator Brent Venables has proven he can rebuild quickly. [30] On August 29, 2008, in his debut, he tripled in his first at-bat and came around to score a run. He respected their tradition of qualifying to participate in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Tournament. [56] On September 29 against the Chicago Cubs, he stole two potential home runs (from Alfonso Soriano and Aramis Ramírez) on deep fly balls. [53][54][55] On July 3, he went on the 15-day disabled list due to back problems. [78] Venable batted .224 with eight home runs in the 2014 season. [4] In an August 23 game against the St. Louis Cardinals, he was involved in a bench-clearing incident when Albert Pujols thought he threw an elbow while being tagged out. For most of this season, Coach Venables has looked tired. [99], On November 20, 2020, Venable was announced as the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox. [92] On July 1, the Dodgers brought him back to the active roster when Joc Pederson went on the disabled list. Heck, anyone who watched his … The Rangers needed another outfielder to supplement players like Josh Hamilton, who have dealt with injuries in the past. [52] On June 23, 25 and 27, Venable hit tie-breaking home runs in Padre victories against the Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. [93] The following week he was again designated for assignment[94] and he again accepted an outright assignment to Oklahoma City. William Dion Venable (born October 29, 1982) is an American professional baseball coach and former player. [11], Venable chose to attend Princeton University, not for its academics, but for its tradition of basketball excellence. Venables currently plays at DW Daniel high school in nearby Cenrtal, SC and is … CLEMSON — Brent Venables declined to get into specifics, but did indicate Thursday evening that there have been "multiple interview and or job opportunities" for the Clemson defensive coordinator to [72] For the year, Venable hit .268 with 22 home runs and a .796 on-base plus slugging, all new career highs. [4] As both a high school sophomore and a high school junior, Venable was second-team San Francisco Bay Area All-Metro basketball player for San Rafael High School. Clemson secured a verbal commitment from 3-star safety Tyler Venables this morning. This again earned him both mid-season and post-season league All-Star honors. [73] For the week of August 12 through August 18, 2013, Venable won the National League Player of the Week Award. During this game, Venable posted his first three-hit performance and first three-RBI performance. He did not play baseball as a freshman, but his father had directed him to Scott Bradley, Princeton's baseball coach, during his recruiting visit. It marked his first Player of the Week Award as he hit .406 (13-for-32) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple and seven runs scored. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables and his staff spent time in the offseason studying Miami, even though the Hurricanes didn't pop up on the schedule until August. 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[66] On September 28, he got his first grand slam home run against the Chicago Cubs off of Ryan Dempster. [85][86] On March 27, he was released by the Indians. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Hale struck out Venable and eight other Padres in his debut for the Braves, setting a franchise debut record. [39] He only played centerfield in 2008. He has the most MLB career hits and home runs of any Princeton alumnus. Although he broke into MLB as a center fielder, he played mostly as a right fielder after his second season. Venables was co-defensive … [90] He appeared in six games for the Dodgers and had one hit (a double) in 10 at-bats before he was designated for assignment on June 24. Don't post a selfie with your vaccine card, experts warn. [48][49] In 2009, he posted 12 home runs and tallied 38 runs batted in (RBI), while defensively 493.2 of his 643 innings were spent in right field and only 117 in center field. He played 662.2 of his 793.2 innings in right field. He is the bench coach of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). And it helps explain why he’s still at Clemson. [33][34] When Venable batted leadoff for the Padres on September 28, 2008 against Pittsburgh, he became the first Princeton batter to oppose a Princeton pitcher (Ross Ohlendorf). We haven’t seen it much this year – the only game that comes to mind is Miami and that was the week that the Tigers held the Hurricanes to just over 200 yards of offense. He ended up one hit shy of the cycle for the fifth time, this time a triple. [40], In 2010, he finished 8th in the National League in triples (7), and 9th stolen bases (29). 2017. He posted modest numbers in his first season, but in 2004, he hit for a .344 batting average, earned All-Ivy honorable mention,[12] and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifteenth round of the draft (439th overall). [87] The next day, Venable signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Thus, instead of signing and giving up his amateur status, Venable returned for his senior season and posted a league leading 9 home runs and runner-up .385 batting average while earning All-League honors. [18][30], Venable had been expected to be a September 2008 call-up, but when Scott Hairston was forced onto the disabled list, Venable was called up ahead of schedule. [9][10] As a senior, he gave up the responsibility of being point forward. The gleam in Venables’s eye Monday night provided a sense of peace and there is no doubt that the Irish offense will see things that they have not seen from Clemson football in 2020. [41], Although in 2008 Baseball America projected Venable as an every day starter for the Padres in 2010,[26] some experts questioned whether he would be a long-term solution in center field for the team. [51] On May 19, Venable moved into the lead off position in the lineup and he fell a home run shy of the franchise's first cycle against the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 4-for-5 at the plate after getting a triple in the 1st inning and a double in the third. [44] His father, Max, served as the Beavers' hitting coach in 2009. Clemson football defensive coordinator Brent Venables is about to … He was the winner of the 2016 Broyles Award. His 46 home runs were already a school best. [3] Prior to his freshman year, his mother, Molly, objected to him quitting baseball to focus on basketball. Venable entered the season with 401 hits, which was 48 shy of the record for an alumnus of Princeton Tigers Baseball held by Moe Berg. Most times, Clemson would employ a Tampa 2 or Cover 3 zone drop, flooding the underneath areas and forcing QBs to throw late and over the middle. Add Timeline Events. He executed some delayed steals by taking off with the toss back to the mound "when neither infielder is covering second and the catcher is nonchalant with the ball after receiving the pitch". [21], In 2007, Venable batted .278 with a .337 OBP in 134 games for the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League. [12] Princeton recruited him as a basketball player. Clemson Football: ‘Thumb Gangsters’ upset Dabo Swinney called them out, Clemson Football: Tigers aren’t going to just barrel over Notre Dame, 2021 Clemson football recruiting: 5 signees who are coming to start immediately, Kirk Herbstreit Rips College Football's Playoff System, Clemson Football: How to slow down Ian Book the second time around, Clemson Football: Early Signing Day 2020 Tracker, Live Updates, Clemson Football: 4 reasons Tigers simply can’t afford loss to Notre Dame. The seventh round ; he made 68 starts in right field with Kyle Blanks [ 91 ] played... 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