Aaron Clapp

Born: 1856 in Ithaca, NY, USA

Died: 1/13/1914 in Sayre, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-01 | Final Game: 1879-08-09

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Aaron Bronson Clapp

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Biography

Aaron Clapp, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1879 until August 9 of the same year. As a position player, Clapp participated in 36 games during his time in the major leagues, where he showcased his offensive abilities with a total of 39 hits and 18 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .267. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Clapp's contributions on the field reflected the early stages of professional baseball, a time characterized by evolving playing styles and the growing popularity of the sport. Clapp's career took place during the late 19th century, a formative era in baseball history that predated the establishment of the modern game. Players of his time were often known for their all-around skills rather than specialization in power hitting or speed. Although his major league tenure was short, Clapp's involvement in the sport during its infancy paved the way for future generations of players. His performance remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the development of player roles and the game's increasing professionalism in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	146	24	39	9	3	0	18	0	6	10	0.267	0.296	0.370	0.666	227.7

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +9.3% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +12.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.666 vs. league average 0.599 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1879	TRN	NL	36	146	24	39	9	3	0	18	0	6	10	0.267	.255 (+5%)	.270 (+9%)	.328 (+13%)	.599 (+11%)	227.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	0	270	4	19	10
OF	11	0	9	3	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1879	TRN	1B	25	0	270	4	19	10
1879	TRN	OF	11	0	9	3	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	25
Left Field	7
Center Field	1
Right Field	3