Clarence Blair
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929-1931)
Clarence Blair was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1931 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 246 career games, he hit .273 with 243 hits, 10 home runs, and 96 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/1/1982 in Texarkana, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-04-28
- Last Game
- 1931-09-27
Full name: Clarence Vick Blair
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 890 | 138 | 243 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 96 | 11 | 37 | 88 | .273 | .308 | .397 | .705 | -1,407 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .705 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHN | NL | 26 | 72 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .319 | .289 (+10%) | .353 (-2%) | .415 (+4%) | .769 (+1%) | 3.2 |
| 1930 | CHN | NL | 134 | 578 | 97 | 158 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 9 | 20 | 58 | .273 | .293 (-7%) | .354 (-14%) | .429 (-10%) | .784 (-12%) | -1244.5 |
| 1931 | CHN | NL | 86 | 240 | 31 | 62 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 26 | .258 | .276 (-6%) | .338 (-11%) | .388 (+5%) | .726 (-2%) | -165.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 246 | 890 | 138 | 243 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 96 | 11 | 37 | 88 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -1,407 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (247 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 113 | 395 | 79 | 116 | 7 | 48 | .294 |
| Away | 134 | 495 | 60 | 128 | 3 | 46 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931-09-27 | CHC | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-21 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1931-09-20 | CHC | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-20 | CHC | NY1 | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | CHC | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-18 | CHC | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-16 | CHC | BSN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-10 | CHC | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-07 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931-09-02 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 161 |
| Third Base | 22 |
Clarence Blair: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 28, 1929 and the final game on September 27, 1931, Clarence Blair built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs from 1929 to 1931. Blair is listed as a second baseman at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Blair threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded birth is July 13, 1900, in Enterprise, OK, USA. Blair's death is recorded on July 1, 1982, in Texarkana, TX, USA. Blair's full given name, per the bio, is Clarence Vick Blair.
Blair's career batting table shows 246 games, 890 at bats and 243 hits, a .273 average; the totals also include 10 homers and 96 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .308 and .397 give Blair a career OPS of .705. The .273 career average is close to the .287 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Blair's .705 stands 7.4% below the league's .761. No season topped the 158 hits of 1930. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .273 in 1930, did not top the league's .293.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Blair
- What years did Clarence Blair play?
- Clarence Blair played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1931.
- Was Clarence Blair a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Blair was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Clarence Blair hit?
- Clarence Blair hit 10 career home runs with 243 hits.
- What teams did Clarence Blair play for?
- Clarence Blair played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1929–1931).
- What were Clarence Blair's career stats?
- In 246 games, Clarence Blair had 243 hits, 10 home runs, 96 RBI, 138 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Clarence Blair play?
- Clarence Blair played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clarence Blair and how much did he weigh?
- Clarence Blair was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Clarence Blair hit each season?
- Clarence Blair's home runs by season: 1 in 1929, 6 in 1930, and 3 in 1931. His most in one season was 6, in 1930.
- What was Clarence Blair's career batting average?
- Clarence Blair batted .273 over his career, with 243 hits in 890 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Blair have?
- Clarence Blair drove in 96 runs in his career.
- Is Clarence Blair in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Blair has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.