Bud Clancy
Born: 9/15/1900 in Odell, IL, USA
Died: 9/26/1968 in Ottumwa, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-08-29 | Final Game: 1934-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John William Clancy
Biography
Bud Clancy was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose career spanned from 1924 to 1934. As a position player, Clancy showcased his skills over 522 games, where he accumulated 504 hits and achieved a batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 198 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and support his team's efforts on the field. Additionally, Clancy displayed speed and agility, as evidenced by his 19 stolen bases throughout his career.
Clancy played during a transformative era in baseball, just before the onset of the Golden Age of the sport, which would be characterized by a surge in talent and the increasing popularity of the game. His playing style exemplified the dynamic nature of the era, blending solid hitting with the ability to steal bases. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Clancy's contributions to his teams and the game itself remain a valued part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | 1796 | 204 | 504 | 69 | 26 | 12 | 198 | 19 | 111 | 106 | 0.281 | 0.325 | 0.368 | 0.693 | -2722.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 13 | 35 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0.257 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CHW | AL | 12 | 38 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.342 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 130 | 464 | 46 | 139 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 0.300 | -376.6 |
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 130 | 487 | 64 | 132 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 37 | 6 | 42 | 25 | 0.271 | -586.4 |
| 1929 | CHW | AL | 92 | 290 | 36 | 82 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 45 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 0.283 | -419.1 |
| 1930 | CHW | AL | 68 | 234 | 28 | 57 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 0.244 | -958.9 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 53 | 196 | 14 | 60 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.306 | -301.0 |
| 1934 | PHI | NL | 20 | 49 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.245 | -80.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 466 | 0 | 4385 | 300 | 39 | 346 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHA | 1B | 8 | 0 | 69 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1926 | CHA | 1B | 10 | 0 | 104 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 1927 | CHA | 1B | 123 | 0 | 1184 | 81 | 11 | 76 |
| 1928 | CHA | 1B | 128 | 0 | 1175 | 93 | 12 | 104 |
| 1929 | CHA | 1B | 74 | 0 | 647 | 49 | 6 | 47 |
| 1930 | CHA | 1B | 60 | 0 | 583 | 24 | 3 | 38 |
| 1932 | BRO | 1B | 53 | 0 | 524 | 40 | 2 | 55 |
| 1934 | PHI | 1B | 10 | 0 | 99 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 466 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Viator College | Bourbonnais | IL | 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 |