Danny Clark
Born: 1/18/1894 in Meridian, MS, USA
Died: 5/23/1937 in Meridian, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1927-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: Daniel Curren Clark
Biography
Danny Clark was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early to mid-1920s. Born in 1894, Clark's career spanned from 1922 to 1927, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 245 games, demonstrating a solid batting ability with a .277 batting average. His offensive contributions included 161 hits, 5 home runs, and 93 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts.
While his power numbers were modest, with 5 home runs and 5 stolen bases, Clark's overall performance highlighted his role as a dependable player in the lineup. His career spanned a period marked by the rise of stars like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who were redefining the offensive landscape of Major League Baseball. Clark's contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by the era's marquee players, remain a testament to the diverse talents that populated the game during the 1920s. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the spirit and tenacity of a bygone era in the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 582 | 75 | 161 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 93 | 5 | 74 | 37 | 0.277 | 0.360 | 0.392 | 0.752 | 233.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | AL | 83 | 185 | 31 | 54 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 0.292 | 101.1 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 104 | 325 | 36 | 90 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 54 | 4 | 51 | 19 | 0.277 | 320.2 |
| 1927 | STL | NL | 58 | 72 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.236 | -187.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 38 | 0 | 73 | 100 | 10 | 16 |
| 3B | 95 | 0 | 88 | 176 | 16 | 8 |
| OF | 14 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | 2B | 38 | 0 | 73 | 100 | 10 | 16 |
| 1922 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | DET | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | 3B | 94 | 0 | 88 | 175 | 16 | 8 |
| 1927 | SLN | OF | 9 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 94 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 13 |