Bryan Clark
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1990)
Bryan Clark was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1990 for 4 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 10 seasons. Across 186 career appearances, he went 20-23 with a 4.15 ERA and 259 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-04-11
- Last Game
- 1990-05-30
Full name: Bryan Donald Clark
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 2 | 5 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 93.1 | 92 | 45 | 55 | 52 | 4.34 | 3.58 (-21%) | -280.7 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 5 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 114.2 | 104 | 35 | 58 | 70 | 2.75 | 3.86 (+29%) | 497.7 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 7 | 10 | 41 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 162.1 | 160 | 71 | 72 | 76 | 3.94 | 3.87 (-2%) | -1840.5 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 66 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 5.91 | 3.81 (-55%) | -1434.5 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.2 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 24 | 6.32 | 3.89 (-62%) | -2055.7 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2.41 | 4.29 (+44%) | 139.3 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3.27 | 3.86 (+15%) | -310.4 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 20 | 23 | 186 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 516.1 | 536 | 238 | 261 | 259 | 4.15 | — | -5,285 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (373 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 100 | 285.0 | 278 | 113 | 125 | 141 | 3.57 |
| Away | 86 | 231.1 | 258 | 125 | 136 | 118 | 4.86 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-30 | SEA | MIL | W | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-29 | SEA | MIL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-27 | SEA | TOR | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-26 | SEA | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-25 | SEA | TOR | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-21 | SEA | MIL | W | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-15 | SEA | TOR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-12 | SEA | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-07 | SEA | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-04 | SEA | BAL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 186 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bryan Clark (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bryan Clark: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bryan Clark's first major league game on April 11, 1981; the last one listed came on May 30, 1990. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1981 to 1990), the Toronto Blue Jays (1984), the Cleveland Indians (1985), and the Chicago White Sox (1986 to 1987). At 6'2" and 185 pounds, Clark is listed as a pitcher. Clark batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 12, 1956, in Madera, CA, USA. Clark's full given name, per the bio, is Bryan Donald Clark.
Clark's career pitching line is 20 wins, 23 losses and a 4.15 ERA over 186 appearances. Clark had 259 strikeouts. The league ERA over Clark's seasons was 3.91, so the 4.15 figure ran 6.2% worse than average. Clark won 7 games in 1983, the most of any season listed. In 1982, one of the busiest seasons, Clark posted a 2.75 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.86.
The position table credits Clark with 186 games at pitcher and also lists 1 at designated hitter. The fielding table credits Clark with 26 putouts, 110 assists and 5 errors on the mound.
Retrosheet box scores cover 373 of Clark's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Renie Martin, Jumbo Brown, and Bob Savage head the list of players most similar to Clark.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Clark
- What years did Bryan Clark play?
- Bryan Clark played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1990.
- Was Bryan Clark a pitcher?
- Yes. Bryan Clark pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 259 strikeouts.
- What teams did Bryan Clark play for?
- Bryan Clark played for 4 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1981–1983, 1990), the Toronto Blue Jays (1984), the Cleveland Indians (1985), and the Chicago White Sox (1986–1987).
- What were Bryan Clark's career stats?
- In 186 games, Bryan Clark went 20-23 with a 4.15 ERA, 259 strikeouts, 516.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Bryan Clark play?
- Bryan Clark played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bryan Clark and how much did he weigh?
- Bryan Clark was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Bryan Clark's career ERA?
- Bryan Clark finished with a 4.15 career ERA, going 20-23 with 259 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bryan Clark have?
- Bryan Clark recorded 259 career strikeouts.
- Is Bryan Clark in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bryan Clark has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.