Clarence Blair
Born: 7/13/1900 in Enterprise, OK, USA
Died: 7/1/1982 in Texarkana, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-28 | Final Game: 1931-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Clarence Vick Blair
Biography
Clarence Blair, born in 1900, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to 1931. Primarily recognized as a position player, Blair made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s, a period characterized by offensive prowess and the early stages of the integration of the sport. Throughout his career, he appeared in 246 games, where he showcased his abilities as a reliable hitter with a batting average of .273.
Blair recorded a total of 243 hits, including 10 home runs and 96 RBIs, demonstrating his capacity to contribute to his team's offense. Additionally, he displayed speed on the base paths with 11 stolen bases, reflecting a well-rounded skill set that made him an asset during his time on the field. Although his career was relatively brief, Blair's performance in the game left an indelible mark, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era that was evolving both on and off the field.
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 | 0.273 | 0.308 | 0.397 | 0.705 | -1869.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 26 | 72 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.319 | 3.0 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 134 | 578 | 97 | 158 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 9 | 20 | 58 | 0.273 | -1657.9 |
| 1931 | CHC | NL | 86 | 240 | 31 | 62 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 26 | 0.258 | -215.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 30 | 0 | 206 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
| 2B | 161 | 0 | 366 | 550 | 40 | 104 |
| 3B | 22 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 0 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1929 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 1930 | CHN | 2B | 115 | 0 | 257 | 429 | 30 | 83 |
| 1930 | CHN | 3B | 13 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 2 |
| 1931 | CHN | 1B | 23 | 0 | 142 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 1931 | CHN | 2B | 44 | 0 | 103 | 115 | 10 | 18 |
| 1931 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 161 |
| Third Base | 22 |