[AOL Sports] You often hear young baseball prospects described as studs. The term certainly fits for Clay Buchholz of the Red Sox.

He threw a no-hitter in his second big-league start and is set to be a member of the rotation for the Red Sox this summer and for summers to come. But Buchholz’s studliness extends beyond the white lines.

The young hurler is dating 2008 Penthouse Pet of the Year Erica Ellyson www.adultfyi.com/read.php?ID=27050.

His father confirmed the news to a Boston radio station yesterday and, as you might imagine, he’s bursting with pride in his baby boy’s accomplishments.

“I know he’s met her, gone out with her, but I don’t know if you consider that dating . . . but hey, a boy could do worse. It doesn’t surprise me any,” said Clay’s dad. “Last year up in Boston he was dating a Victoria’s Secret model, so he’s moving up the ladder . . . . I mean, he’s got pretty good taste.”

I don’t think you’re ever going to hear Skip Buchholz bemoaning the fact that his son didn’t become a doctor.

According to the Boston Herald, Ellyson’s Myspace page lists her interests as “being naked and spanking” and “golf, track, fishing and drinking with friends.” She sounds like a fun girl. Watch your back, Tom Brady, there’s a new player in Beantown.