Jim Clark
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948)
Jim Clark was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1948 for the Washington Senators. In 9 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 10/24/1990 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-08-17
- Last Game
- 1948-09-08
Full name: James Clark
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS1 | AL | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-08 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-08-30 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-29 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-28 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-26 | MIN | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-08-22 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-20 | MIN | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Jim Clark: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 17, 1948 and the final game on September 8, 1948, Jim Clark built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Senators. Clark played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 21, 1927, in Baggaley, PA, USA and a listed size of 150 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Clark's death is recorded on October 24, 1990, in Santa Monica, CA, USA. Jim Clark was the playing name; the full given name is James.
Clark finished with 3 hits from 12 at bats in 9 games, which works out to .250. Measured against the leagues Clark played in, the .250 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 5.2% below the league. In OPS terms, Clark's .500 stands 30.5% below the league's .719. The season table holds a single row: 1948 with the Washington Senators, 9 games, 12 at bats and 3 hits.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 1, followed by shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Clark
- Was Jim Clark a pitcher?
- No. Jim Clark was a position player (Third Baseman).
- 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 Washington Senators (1948).
- What were Jim Clark's career stats?
- In 9 games, Jim Clark had 3 hits and 1 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Jim Clark play?
- Jim Clark played primarily as a third baseman, 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 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Jim Clark's career batting average?
- Jim Clark batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- Is Jim Clark in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Clark has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.