Lefty Clarke
Born: 3/8/1896 in Clarksville, MD, USA
Died: 3/11/1975 in Cheverly, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-10-02 | Final Game: 1921-10-02
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Alan Thomas Clarke
Biography
Lefty Clarke, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose career in the Major Leagues was notably brief. He played as a position player, appearing in just one game on October 2, 1921. Despite his limited exposure to the sport at the highest level, Clarke was a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and the foundations of modern baseball were being established.
Clarke's career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this era, as he finished his lone game without securing any hits, runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, it highlights the competitive nature of the league and the difficulty of breaking into a roster filled with talented athletes. Lefty Clarke's story is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to greatness in the game, contributing to its history even in a limited capacity.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |