Rickey Clark
Born: 3/21/1946 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-04-22 | Final Game: 1972-09-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Rickey Charles Clark
Biography
Rickey Clark was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1972. Born in 1946, Clark made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his five-season career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 32 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay.
Clark was known for his strikeout capability, recording a total of 236 strikeouts throughout his tenure on the mound. Although he notched only 2 saves, his contributions were significant in various pitching roles, including starting and relief appearances. His performance during the late 1960s and early 1970s contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, as teams began to emphasize pitching depth and versatility, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 32 | 96 | 70 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 431.7 | 371 | 162 | 37 | 213 | 236 | 3.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 12 | 11 | 32 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 174.0 | 144 | 50 | 69 | 81 | 2.59 | - |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 1 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 74 | 37 | 54 | 60 | 3.53 | - |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5.59 | - |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44.0 | 36 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 2.86 | - |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 4 | 9 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 109.7 | 105 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 4.51 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 126 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 0.103 | 0.117 | 0.103 | 0.220 | -661.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 32 | 50 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0.040 | -661.7 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 21 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | LAA | AL | 27 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.097 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 96 | 70 | 30 | 77 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CAL | P | 32 | 30 | 16 | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| 1968 | CAL | P | 21 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | CAL | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | CAL | P | 11 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | CAL | P | 26 | 15 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |