Sumpter Clarke
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1924)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/16/1962 in Knoxville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-27
- Last Game
- 1924-09-19
Full name: Sumpter Mills Clarke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 110 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .227 | .267 | .300 | .567 | -373 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .567 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 35 | 104 | 17 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 12 | .231 | .283 (-19%) | .345 (-21%) | .389 (-21%) | .734 (-21%) | -372.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 37 | 110 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 13 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -373 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 50 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | .200 |
| Away | 18 | 60 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 5 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-19 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-16 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-14 | CLE | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-13 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1924-09-11 | CLE | SLA | W | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924-09-11 | CLE | SLA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-07 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-06 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1924-09-05 | CLE | DET | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-03 | CLE | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 34 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CLE | OF | 33 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sumpter Clarke
- What years did Sumpter Clarke play?
- Sumpter Clarke played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1924.
- Was Sumpter Clarke a pitcher?
- No. Sumpter Clarke was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Sumpter Clarke hit?
- Sumpter Clarke hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.