Jim Clark
Born: 4/30/1947 in Kansas City, KS, USA
Died: 1/14/2019 in Mira Loma, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-07-16 | Final Game: 1971-08-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Edward Clark
Biography
Jim Clark, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He played in the major leagues for a short stint from July 16 to August 3, 1971. During this time, he appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Clark's presence on the roster during this period reflected the dynamic and competitive nature of the early 1970s baseball landscape.
Clark's career, though brief, occurred during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his experience in the majors is a testament to the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His journey through professional baseball, albeit short, provides insight into the realities of a player's career path in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.250 | 0.278 | 0.528 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 13 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1971 | CLE | OF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |