Bobby Clark
Born: 6/13/1955 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-08-21 | Final Game: 1985-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Cale Clark
Biography
Bobby Clark was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985. Born in 1955, Clark was primarily known for his versatility as a position player, contributing to various teams throughout his time in the league. Over the course of 396 games, he recorded 231 hits, 19 home runs, and 100 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .239. His ability to drive in runs was a key aspect of his playing style, making him a valuable asset to his teams during the competitive era of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Clark also showcased his speed on the basepaths, accumulating 4 stolen bases during his career. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions were felt on the field, and he played an important role in the fabric of baseball during a time marked by significant changes in the game. As the sport began to embrace a blend of power hitting and speed, Clark's career exemplified the adaptability and resilience required to succeed in a rapidly evolving environment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 967 | 97 | 231 | 34 | 7 | 19 | 100 | 4 | 55 | 199 | 0.239 | 0.281 | 0.347 | 0.628 | -2161.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 19 | 54 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.296 | 105.0 |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 78 | 261 | 26 | 60 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 0.230 | -781.1 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 34 | 88 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0.250 | 83.7 |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 102 | 90 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0.211 | -532.0 |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 76 | 212 | 17 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 45 | 0.231 | -584.5 |
| 1984 | ATL | AL | 58 | 169 | 17 | 44 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 35 | 0.260 | -71.0 |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 29 | 93 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 0.226 | -381.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | CAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 387 | 247 | 708 | 18 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CAL | OF | 19 | 13 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | CAL | OF | 77 | 66 | 213 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1981 | CAL | OF | 34 | 23 | 66 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CAL | OF | 102 | 19 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CAL | OF | 72 | 51 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | ML4 | OF | 56 | 51 | 106 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | OF | 27 | 24 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 150 |
| Center Field | 144 |
| Right Field | 116 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1974 |