Phil Clark
Born: 5/6/1968 in Crockett, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-05-27 | Final Game: 1996-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Phillip Benjamin Clark
Biography
Phil Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1968, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 until 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Clark's career spanned four seasons, during which he appeared in 264 games. He recorded a total of 150 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball, and finished his career with a commendable batting average of .276. His offensive contributions included 17 home runs and 65 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his capacity to drive in runs and provide support to his team.
Known for his versatility and solid performance at the plate, Clark played during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the more traditional aspects of the game and the emerging power-hitting era of the mid-1990s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he left a lasting impact on the players and fans who followed his career. With a modest total of 4 stolen bases, Clark's style was more focused on consistent hitting rather than speed on the basepaths, making him a reliable option in the lineup during his time in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | 543 | 62 | 150 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 65 | 4 | 27 | 76 | 0.276 | 0.317 | 0.425 | 0.743 | -58.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | 23 | 54 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0.407 | 400.1 |
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 102 | 240 | 33 | 75 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 31 | 0.312 | 591.7 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 61 | 149 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0.215 | -627.5 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 75 | 97 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 0.216 | -423.1 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 3 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 51 | 36 | 268 | 33 | 5 | 27 |
| 3B | 7 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 16 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 100 | 64 | 151 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | OF | 13 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | SDN | C | 11 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | SDN | 1B | 24 | 18 | 144 | 20 | 4 | 12 |
| 1993 | SDN | 3B | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SDN | OF | 36 | 27 | 74 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | C | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | 1B | 24 | 17 | 115 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 1994 | SDN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | OF | 17 | 15 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 34 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 16 |
| First Base | 51 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 50 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1993 | SDN | NL | $122,500 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $577,500 | ||