Jim Clark
Born: 12/26/1887 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 3/20/1969 in Beaumont, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-02 | Final Game: 1912-05-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: James Francis Clark
Biography
Jim Clark, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player known for his brief tenure in Major League Baseball during the early 1910s. Clark's career spanned from September 2, 1911, to May 5, 1912, where he played as a position player for a total of 16 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 3 hits, 3 runs batted in (RBIs), and a batting average of .158. Although he did not hit any home runs, he demonstrated speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases.
Clark's time in the majors coincided with a period of transition in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era. While his career was relatively short and his statistics modest, Jim Clark's involvement in the early 20th-century game reflects the experiences of many players during this era, who contributed to the foundational years of professional baseball. His legacy, though not widely recognized, is part of the rich tapestry that constitutes the history of the sport.
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 | 0.158 | 0.273 | 0.263 | 0.536 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 14 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | OF | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |