Stu Clarke
Born: 1/24/1906 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 8/26/1985 in Hayward, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-07-12 | Final Game: 1930-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William Stuart Clarke
Biography
Stu Clarke was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. Born in 1906, he played primarily as a position player and made a mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. During his time in the league, he appeared in 61 games, achieving a batting average of .273 with 51 hits, including 2 home runs and 23 RBIs. Clarke also showcased his speed on the basepaths, recording 3 stolen bases throughout his career.
Clarke's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Although his time in the majors was brief, his contributions as a player were significant for the teams he represented. His solid batting performance and ability to drive in runs demonstrated the potential for impact players emerging during this dynamic time in baseball history. After his retirement, Clarke's legacy remained a part of the narrative of the early 20th-century game, reflecting the experiences of many athletes who navigated the challenges of the era.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.571 | 0.833 | 1.404 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.571 | 0.833 | 1.404 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 187 | 22 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 0.273 | 0.346 | 0.417 | 0.763 | -139.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 57 | 178 | 20 | 47 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 21 | 0.264 | -139.8 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 15 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| SS | 41 | 0 | 73 | 132 | 18 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | PIT | 3B | 15 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 1929 | PIT | SS | 41 | 0 | 73 | 132 | 18 | 19 |
| 1930 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 41 |