Bryan Clark
Born: 7/12/1956 in Madera, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-04-11 | Final Game: 1990-05-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Bryan Donald Clark
Biography
Bryan Clark was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement on May 30, 1990. Over the course of his career, he showcased his talents primarily as a right-handed pitcher, making significant contributions to the teams he played for. With a career record of 20-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, Clark demonstrated a steady presence on the mound, accumulating a total of 259 strikeouts and securing 4 saves during his time in the league.
Playing in an era characterized by both the rise of power hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching, Clark was known for his ability to navigate through challenging lineups. His playing style reflected the transitional period of the 1980s in baseball, where pitchers began to adapt to the increasing offensive output of the game. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated figures in baseball history, Clark's dedication to the craft and his contributions on the mound left a lasting impact on his teams and showcased the resilience required to compete at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 23 | 186 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 516.3 | 536 | 238 | 38 | 261 | 259 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 2 | 5 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 93.3 | 92 | 45 | 55 | 52 | 4.34 | -286.1 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 5 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 114.7 | 104 | 35 | 58 | 70 | 2.75 | 497.7 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 7 | 10 | 41 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 162.3 | 160 | 71 | 72 | 76 | 3.94 | -1902.0 |
| 1984 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 66 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 5.91 | -1448.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.7 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 24 | 6.32 | -2082.2 |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 | - |
| 1987 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2.41 | - |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 3.27 | -311.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | CHW | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHW | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 186 | 37 | 26 | 110 | 5 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | P | 29 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SEA | P | 37 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | SEA | P | 41 | 17 | 8 | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| 1984 | TOR | P | 20 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | P | 31 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | CHA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 186 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |