Being “clutch” is a polarizing term used in baseball. First of all, nobody agrees on what it really means. Everyone has a different opinion on it; some look at numbers to tell the story while others use their eyes. A player’s October resume is often used to determine his clutch-ness, while some — keep in mind these fans are irrational — feel that unless a player hits a walk-off home run every time they are presented with the opportunity, then they are not clutch.
I like to look at how a player performs in high-pressure situations.