Jim Clark
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1912)
Jim Clark was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .158 with 3 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/20/1969 in Beaumont, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-02
- Last Game
- 1912-05-05
Full name: James Francis Clark
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .158 | .273 | .263 | .536 | 0 |
Career AVG .158 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .263 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 14 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .176 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-05-05 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-05-01 | STL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-10-04 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-10-03 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-09-28 | STL | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-09-27 | STL | BRO | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-23 | STL | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-22 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-09-20 | STL | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911-09-20 | STL | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg | PA | 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 |
Jim Clark: the record in brief
Jim Clark's major league career runs from a debut on September 2, 1911 to a final game on May 5, 1912. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1911 through 1912. Born on December 26, 1887, in Brooklyn, NY, USA, Clark is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Clark's listed size is 5'11" and 175 pounds. Clark died on March 20, 1969, in Beaumont, TX, USA. Jim Clark was the playing name; the full given name is James Francis.
Across 16 games at the plate, Clark's career line reads 3 hits in 19 at bats for a .158 average, plus 3 runs batted in. Over the seasons Clark played, league hitters batted .268; the .158 career figure is 41.0% below that. By OPS the gap is 22.7% below league average (.536 against .694). The highest hit total in a season was 3, in 1911.
Clark played 6 games at center field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Clark
- What years did Jim Clark play?
- Jim Clark played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1912.
- Was Jim Clark a pitcher?
- No. Jim Clark was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jim Clark hit?
- Jim Clark hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Jim Clark play for?
- Jim Clark played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1911–1912).
- What were Jim Clark's career stats?
- In 16 games, Jim Clark had 3 hits, 3 RBI, 2 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .158 batting average.
- What position did Jim Clark play?
- Jim Clark played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Clark and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Clark was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Jim Clark's career batting average?
- Jim Clark batted .158 over his career, with 3 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jim Clark have?
- Jim Clark drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Jim Clark in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Clark has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.