Watson Clark
Born: 5/16/1902 in St. Joseph, LA, USA
Died: 3/4/1972 in Clearwater, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-28 | Final Game: 1937-05-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Watson Clark
Biography
Watson Clark was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1937. Born in 1902, Clark made a name for himself during an era that transitioned from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded decades of the 1930s. Over his career, he compiled a record of 111 wins and 97 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. With an earned run average of 3.66, he proved to be a reliable asset to his teams, effectively navigating the challenges of pitching in a rapidly evolving game.
In addition to his strong win-loss record, Clark struck out 643 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching repertoire. He also accumulated 16 saves, highlighting his versatility and importance in critical game situations. Watson Clark's contributions to baseball during his tenure left an indelible mark, as he played a significant role in the development of pitching strategies that would influence future generations of players. His legacy remains a testament to the skill and determination that defined the sport in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 97 | 355 | 206 | 91 | 14 | 16 | 1747.3 | 1897 | 711 | 86 | 383 | 643 | 3.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 38 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 7.01 | -255.6 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 7 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 73.7 | 74 | 19 | 19 | 32 | 2.32 | 1384.8 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 12 | 9 | 40 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 194.7 | 193 | 58 | 50 | 85 | 2.68 | 4705.9 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 16 | 19 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 279.0 | 295 | 116 | 71 | 140 | 3.74 | 6427.3 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 13 | 13 | 44 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 200.0 | 209 | 93 | 38 | 81 | 4.18 | 1300.2 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 14 | 10 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 233.3 | 243 | 83 | 52 | 96 | 3.20 | 5686.7 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 20 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 273.0 | 282 | 106 | 49 | 99 | 3.49 | 5972.9 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 50.7 | 61 | 27 | 6 | 14 | 4.80 | 659.9 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 58 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 4.70 | -217.5 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 5.33 | 487.4 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 6.75 | -1163.3 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 13 | 8 | 33 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 207.0 | 215 | 76 | 28 | 35 | 3.30 | 2202.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 7 | 11 | 33 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 120.0 | 162 | 59 | 28 | 28 | 4.42 | -513.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 598 | 49 | 117 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 33 | 81 | 0.196 | 0.238 | 0.229 | 0.467 | -3302.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 27 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 40 | 66 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.152 | -589.6 |
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 42 | 97 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.165 | -909.4 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 44 | 68 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.206 | -403.9 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 34 | 84 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.250 | -274.8 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 40 | 97 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.216 | -553.2 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 11 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 34 | 79 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0.177 | -571.6 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 33 | 39 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 355 | 0 | 54 | 384 | 11 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | BRO | P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| 1929 | BRO | P | 41 | 0 | 8 | 57 | 2 | 3 |
| 1930 | BRO | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| 1931 | BRO | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932 | BRO | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 63 | 3 | 1 |
| 1933 | BRO | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | NY1 | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BRO | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 11 | 54 | 2 | 3 |
| 1936 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 355 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Clinton | MS | 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 3.0 | 80 | 0 |