Clanin begins his fourth season of independent professional baseball with all four in the American Association. Clanin has spent his last three seasons with the Cleburne Railroaders after debuting with the Wichita Wingnuts, and in his professional career Clanin has appeared in 228 games with a .252/.314/.406/.720 slashline to go along with 27 HR and 127 RBI. He spent two seasons with Pittsburg State University after beginning his collegiate career with Bowling Green State University.