Terry Clark
Born: 10/18/1960 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-07-07 | Final Game: 1997-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Terry Lee Clark
Biography
Terry Clark was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1997. Born in 1960, Clark made his Major League Baseball debut on July 7, 1988, and concluded his playing days on September 20, 1997. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 10-23, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.54. He recorded a total of 109 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief.
Clark played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition towards more specialized pitching roles and the increasing importance of the bullpen. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Clark's perseverance and adaptability on the mound earned him respect within the sport. His journey through the leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many pitchers during the late 20th century, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 91 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 232.3 | 299 | 143 | 21 | 89 | 109 | 5.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 94.0 | 120 | 53 | 31 | 39 | 5.07 | - |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 4.91 | - |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 2 | 5 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 3.46 | 39.4 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11.37 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 7.79 | - |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 29 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 6.15 | -459.6 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 5.87 | -345.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | LAA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 91 | 27 | 22 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CAL | P | 15 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CAL | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | ATL | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | BAL | P | 38 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | HOU | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | P | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | P | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 91 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $180,000 |
| 1995 | BAL | AL | $135,000 |
| 1989 | CAL | AL | $85,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $600,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | CA | 1979 |