Allie Clark
Born: 6/16/1923 in South Amboy, NJ, USA
Died: 4/2/2012 in Morgan, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-08-05 | Final Game: 1953-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Alfred Aloysius Clark
Biography
Allie Clark was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1953. Born in 1923, he played primarily as a position player and was known for his solid hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Clark appeared in 358 games, accruing a total of 267 hits, 32 home runs, and 149 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .262. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 2 stolen bases during his tenure in the league.
Clark's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, following World War II and leading into the more modern era of the game. His contributions were particularly valued in an era where players were integrating into the league and teams were beginning to embrace more diverse talents. Although his career was relatively brief, Clark's performance left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the teams he played for. His combination of power and contact hitting exemplified the skill set of a position player of his time, allowing him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 1021 | 131 | 267 | 48 | 4 | 32 | 149 | 2 | 72 | 70 | 0.262 | 0.312 | 0.410 | 0.722 | -110.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 24 | 67 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.373 | 299.6 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 81 | 271 | 43 | 84 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 0.310 | 557.7 |
| 1949 | CLE | AL | 35 | 74 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.176 | -443.6 |
| 1950 | CLE | AL | 59 | 163 | 19 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0.215 | -498.9 |
| 1951 | CLE | AL | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 56 | 161 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 0.248 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | PHA | AL | 71 | 186 | 23 | 51 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 0.274 | 251.4 |
| 1953 | CHW | AL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PHA | AL | 20 | 74 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.203 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | CLE | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1947 | WS | NYA | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 15 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 5 |
| OF | 242 | 0 | 408 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NYA | OF | 16 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1948 | CLE | OF | 65 | 0 | 108 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1949 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CLE | OF | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | CLE | OF | 41 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | CLE | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | PHA | 3B | 10 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| 1951 | PHA | OF | 32 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | PHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | PHA | OF | 48 | 0 | 78 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1953 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | PHA | OF | 19 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 58 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 183 |