Mike Clark
Born: 2/12/1922 in Camden, NJ, USA
Died: 1/25/1996 in Camden, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-07-27 | Final Game: 1953-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael John Clark
Biography
Mike Clark was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1922, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from July 27, 1952, to July 18, 1953. During his time in the league, Clark showcased his talents primarily as a reliever, contributing to the teams he played for with a record of 3-0. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31 and recorded 27 strikeouts along with 1 save, reflecting his role in the pitching staff during the early 1950s.
Competing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded approach of the 1950s, Clark's skill set was emblematic of the changing dynamics in baseball. While his career was relatively short, he participated in a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were beginning to adapt to new strategies that emphasized power and versatility. Clark's contributions on the mound, albeit limited in duration, remain part of the fabric of the sport's history during a pivotal time in its development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 78 | 36 | 4 | 35 | 27 | 5.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6.04 | - |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 | 46 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 4.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | STL | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 23 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | SLN | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |