Tony Clark, baseball player, 251 home runs, 1995-2009

Tony Clark

Born: 6/15/1972 in Newton, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-03 | Final Game: 2009-07-12

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Anthony Christopher Clark

Biography

Tony Clark was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1995 to 2009. Born in 1972, Clark played a total of 1,559 games, establishing himself as a reliable power hitter during a time when the game was witnessing a surge in offensive production. Over the course of his career, he recorded 1,188 hits, 251 home runs, and 824 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .262. Known for his strong presence at the plate, Clark also showcased versatility, contributing as a first baseman and designated hitter for various teams. Clark's accomplishments included a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his status among his peers during the peak of his career. He played in an era marked by significant offensive milestones, notably the late 1990s and early 2000s, which were characterized by the so-called "steroid era." Despite not being at the center of the controversy that surrounded that time, Clark's contributions to the game were significant, particularly in his ability to drive in runs and provide power in the lineup. After retiring, he transitioned into a role as a player representative, continuing to influence the game off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1559 4532 629 1188 233 11 251 824 6 527 1209 0.262 0.339 0.485 0.824 7713.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 37 0 5 2 0 0 1 1 13 0.135

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLDS1 ARI 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2007 NLCS ARI 3 9 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.222
2004 ALCS NYA 5 21 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 9 0.143
2004 ALDS2 NYA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1211 1022 9350 709 75 927
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1211
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 101

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-06-24
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-04-19
1996 Player of the Week Week of 1996-09-28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 ARI NL $800,000
2008 SDN NL $900,000
2007 ARI NL $1,034,000
2006 ARI NL $1,034,000
2005 ARI NL $750,000
2004 NYA AL $750,000
2002 BOS AL $5,000,000
2001 DET AL $4,462,500
2000 DET AL $4,062,500
1999 DET AL $2,362,500
1998 DET AL $762,500
1997 DET AL $260,000
1996 DET AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $22,287,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 13.0 392 0
1996 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 30.0 140 0