Bobby Clark, baseball player, 1979-1985

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

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

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