Bob Clark
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1893)
Bob Clark was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1893 for 4 teams, including the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, a span of 8 seasons. In 288 career games, he hit .230 with 233 hits, 1 home runs, and 107 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 8/21/1919 in Covington, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-04-17
- Last Game
- 1893-08-03
Full name: Robert H. Clark
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 1,011 | 145 | 233 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 107 | 71 | 85 | 48 | .230 | .296 | .280 | .576 | -1,715 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.
Career OPS .576 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | BR3 | AA | 71 | 269 | 37 | 58 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 0 | .216 | .246 (-13%) | .302 (-13%) | .331 (-22%) | .634 (-18%) | -663.7 |
| 1887 | BR3 | AA | 48 | 177 | 24 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 11 | .266 | .270 (-2%) | .331 (-10%) | .373 (-21%) | .705 (-16%) | -437.8 |
| 1888 | BR3 | AA | 45 | 150 | 23 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 8 | .240 | .238 (+1%) | .290 (avg) | .319 (+4%) | .610 (+2%) | 43.7 |
| 1889 | BR3 | AA | 53 | 182 | 32 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 18 | 26 | 7 | .275 | .263 (+4%) | .334 (+10%) | .357 (-9%) | .691 (avg) | 91.1 |
| 1890 | BRO | NL | 43 | 151 | 24 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 8 | .219 | .260 (-16%) | .336 (-9%) | .351 (-21%) | .687 (-15%) | -335.7 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 16 | 54 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | .111 | .254 (-56%) | .331 (-36%) | .343 (-68%) | .675 (-52%) | -412.4 |
| 1893 | LS3 | NL | 12 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .107 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 288 | 1,011 | 145 | 233 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 107 | 71 | 85 | 48 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -1,715 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 246 | 0 | 1111 | 345 | 223 | 31 |
| OF | 30 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| SS | 13 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 13 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | BR3 | C | 44 | 0 | 219 | 67 | 45 | 7 |
| 1886 | BR3 | OF | 17 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 1886 | BR3 | SS | 12 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 13 | 3 |
| 1887 | BR3 | C | 45 | 0 | 197 | 66 | 39 | 7 |
| 1887 | BR3 | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1888 | BR3 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | BR3 | C | 36 | 0 | 197 | 61 | 34 | 6 |
| 1888 | BR3 | OF | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | BR3 | C | 53 | 0 | 275 | 86 | 54 | 4 |
| 1890 | BRO | C | 42 | 0 | 164 | 40 | 40 | 5 |
| 1890 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CIN | C | 16 | 0 | 50 | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| 1893 | LS3 | C | 10 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1893 | LS3 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | LS3 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 246 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 22 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bob Clark (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bob Clark: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bob Clark debuted on April 17, 1886 and played a final game on August 3, 1893. Clark played for the Brooklyn Grays (1886 to 1887), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888 to 1890), the Cincinnati Reds (1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1893). Clark played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 18, 1863, in Covington, KY, USA, Clark was listed at 5'10" and 175 pounds. Clark died on August 21, 1919, in Covington, KY, USA. The given name on file is Robert H. Clark.
Clark's career batting table shows 288 games, 1,011 at bats and 233 hits, a .230 average, along with 1 home run, 107 runs batted in, and 71 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .296 and the slugging percentage .280, for an OPS of .576. The league as a whole hit .258 across Clark's seasons, which puts the .230 career mark 10.8% below average. In OPS terms, Clark's .576 stands 14.9% below the league's .676. Clark collected a career-high 58 hits in 1886. Clark drove in a season-high 26 runs in 1886.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Clark
- What years did Bob Clark play?
- Bob Clark played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1893.
- Was Bob Clark a pitcher?
- No. Bob Clark was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bob Clark hit?
- Bob Clark hit 1 career home run with 233 hits.
- What teams did Bob Clark play for?
- Bob Clark played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1886–1890), the Cincinnati Reds (1891), and the Louisville Colonels (1893).
- What were Bob Clark's career stats?
- In 288 games, Bob Clark had 233 hits, 1 home runs, 107 RBI, 145 runs, and 71 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- What position did Bob Clark play?
- Bob Clark played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Clark and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Clark was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Clark hit each season?
- Bob Clark's home runs by season: 0 in 1886, 0 in 1887, 1 in 1888, 0 in 1889, 0 in 1890, 0 in 1891, and 0 in 1893. His most in one season was 1, in 1888.
- What was Bob Clark's career batting average?
- Bob Clark batted .230 over his career, with 233 hits in 1,011 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Clark have?
- Bob Clark drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Clark in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Clark has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.