Jack Clark
Born: 11/10/1955 in New Brighton, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-09-12 | Final Game: 1992-08-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jack Anthony Clark
Biography
Jack Clark was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1975 to 1992. Born in 1955, Clark established himself as a powerful presence in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional hitting and ability to drive in runs. Over the course of his 17-year career, he played in 1,994 games, accumulating 1,826 hits, 340 home runs, and 1,180 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .267. His combination of power and run production made him a key player on every team he represented, including the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees.
Clark's impressive performance earned him four selections to the All-Star Game, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. He was particularly noted for his consistent ability to hit for power, which was a defining characteristic of the 1980s and early 1990s in baseball. As the game transitioned into a more offense-oriented approach, Clark's contributions were significant in shaping the landscape of power hitting. His legacy endures as a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his impactful presence at the plate and his role in the teams he played for during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6847 | 1118 | 1826 | 332 | 39 | 340 | 1180 | 77 | 1262 | 1441 | 0.267 | 0.379 | 0.476 | 0.854 | 30230.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 8 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 26 | 102 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 0.225 | -104.6 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 136 | 413 | 64 | 104 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 12 | 49 | 73 | 0.252 | 129.0 |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 156 | 592 | 90 | 181 | 46 | 8 | 25 | 98 | 15 | 50 | 72 | 0.306 | 2970.3 |
| 1979 | SFG | NL | 143 | 527 | 84 | 144 | 25 | 2 | 26 | 86 | 11 | 63 | 95 | 0.273 | 1418.2 |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 127 | 437 | 77 | 124 | 20 | 8 | 22 | 82 | 2 | 74 | 52 | 0.284 | 2282.8 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 99 | 385 | 60 | 103 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 53 | 1 | 45 | 45 | 0.268 | 1092.0 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 157 | 563 | 90 | 154 | 30 | 3 | 27 | 103 | 6 | 90 | 91 | 0.274 | 2433.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 135 | 492 | 82 | 132 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 66 | 5 | 74 | 79 | 0.268 | 1328.1 |
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 57 | 203 | 33 | 65 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 1 | 43 | 29 | 0.320 | 1476.2 |
| 1985 | STL | NL | 126 | 442 | 71 | 124 | 26 | 3 | 22 | 87 | 1 | 83 | 88 | 0.281 | 2408.6 |
| 1986 | STL | NL | 65 | 232 | 34 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 45 | 61 | 0.237 | 474.2 |
| 1987 | STL | NL | 131 | 419 | 93 | 120 | 23 | 1 | 35 | 106 | 1 | 136 | 139 | 0.286 | 4258.7 |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 150 | 496 | 81 | 120 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 93 | 3 | 113 | 141 | 0.242 | 2185.8 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 142 | 455 | 76 | 110 | 19 | 1 | 26 | 94 | 6 | 132 | 145 | 0.242 | 2909.8 |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 115 | 334 | 59 | 89 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 62 | 4 | 104 | 91 | 0.266 | 2954.0 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 140 | 481 | 75 | 120 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 87 | 0 | 96 | 133 | 0.249 | 2067.5 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 81 | 257 | 32 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 56 | 87 | 0.210 | -53.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 47 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 0.298 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1985 | WS | SLN | 7 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0.240 |
| 1985 | NLCS | SLN | 6 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0.381 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 580 | 573 | 5121 | 359 | 57 | 475 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1039 | 996 | 2004 | 96 | 48 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SFN | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SFN | OF | 26 | 26 | 71 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | SFN | OF | 114 | 94 | 226 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 1978 | SFN | OF | 152 | 150 | 320 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| 1979 | SFN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SFN | OF | 140 | 134 | 261 | 13 | 5 | 7 |
| 1980 | SFN | OF | 120 | 120 | 229 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 1981 | SFN | OF | 98 | 97 | 193 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| 1982 | SFN | OF | 155 | 152 | 281 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 1983 | SFN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | SFN | OF | 133 | 132 | 249 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| 1984 | SFN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1984 | SFN | OF | 54 | 52 | 94 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | SLN | 1B | 121 | 121 | 1116 | 66 | 14 | 102 |
| 1985 | SLN | OF | 12 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SLN | 1B | 64 | 64 | 623 | 35 | 3 | 66 |
| 1987 | SLN | 1B | 126 | 125 | 1151 | 77 | 14 | 116 |
| 1987 | SLN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | NYA | 1B | 10 | 10 | 91 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| 1988 | NYA | OF | 19 | 19 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | SDN | 1B | 131 | 129 | 1135 | 88 | 15 | 99 |
| 1989 | SDN | OF | 12 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SDN | 1B | 109 | 106 | 855 | 69 | 6 | 72 |
| 1992 | BOS | 1B | 13 | 12 | 111 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 579 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 23 |
| Right Field | 1013 |
| Designated Hitter | 311 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-05-22 |
| 1987 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 1987 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1985 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 1982 | Player of the Week | Week of 1982-05-28 |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-06-20 |
| 1978 | Player of the Month | May |
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-06-30 |
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-05-12 |
| 1978 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $2,900,000 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $2,900,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 1986 | SLN | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 1985 | SLN | NL | $1,555,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,564,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 16.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 186.0 | 336 | 3 |
| 1985 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 20.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 53.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 107.0 | 336 | 0 |