Clint Blume
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1923)
Clint Blume was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923 for the New York Giants, a span of 2 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 4 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/12/1973 in Islip, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1922-09-30
- Last Game
- 1923-07-13
Full name: Clinton Willis Blume
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 | 4.18 (+76%) | 0.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 3.75 | 4.03 (+7%) | -950.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 29 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 3.00 | — | -951 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .167 | .444 | .167 | .611 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.
Career OBP .444 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +28.7% above league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 17.2 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3.57 |
| Away | 6 | 15.1 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-07-13 | NY1 | PIT | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-07-10 | NY1 | PIT | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-07-02 | NY1 | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-16 | NY1 | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-14 | NY1 | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-06-06 | NY1 | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-05-28 | NY1 | BRO | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-05-03 | NY1 | BRO | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-04-28 | NY1 | BSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-04-27 | NY1 | BSN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton | NY | 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 |
Clint Blume: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 30, 1922 and the final game on July 13, 1923, Clint Blume built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the New York Giants from 1922 to 1923. Blume played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 17, 1898, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Blume was listed at 5'11" and 175 pounds. Blume died on June 12, 1973, in Islip, NY, USA. Blume's full given name, per the bio, is Clinton Willis Blume.
Across 13 games (2 starts), Blume recorded 3 wins against 0 losses with a 3.00 ERA. Blume had 4 strikeouts. That 3.00 ERA compares with a 4.10 league average across the same seasons, 26.9% better. In 1923, one of the busiest seasons, Blume posted a 3.75 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.03.
Every defensive appearance on record for Blume, 13 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Blume with 0 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clint Blume
- What years did Clint Blume play?
- Clint Blume played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1923.
- Was Clint Blume a pitcher?
- Yes. Clint Blume pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Clint Blume hit?
- Clint Blume hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Clint Blume play for?
- Clint Blume played for one team, the New York Giants (1922–1923).
- What were Clint Blume's career stats?
- In 13 games, Clint Blume went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 33.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Clint Blume play?
- Clint Blume played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clint Blume and how much did he weigh?
- Clint Blume was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Clint Blume's career ERA?
- Clint Blume finished with a 3.00 career ERA, going 3-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Clint Blume have?
- Clint Blume recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Clint Blume in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clint Blume has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.