Ken Clay
Born: 4/6/1954 in Lynchburg, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-06-07 | Final Game: 1981-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Earl Clay
Biography
Ken Clay, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1981. Clay's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 24 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. He recorded a total of 129 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Clay played for several teams during his time in the league, where he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to pitch under pressure. Despite facing challenges on the mound, his resilience and dedication to the game reflected the tenacity of many players from the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era that saw the emergence of numerous baseball legends. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers, Clay's journey through Major League Baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 24 | 111 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 353.7 | 389 | 184 | 35 | 141 | 129 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYY | AL | 2 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 55.7 | 53 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 4.37 | - |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.7 | 89 | 36 | 21 | 32 | 4.28 | - |
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 1 | 7 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 78.3 | 88 | 47 | 25 | 28 | 5.40 | - |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 43 | 22 | 29 | 17 | 4.60 | -1693.7 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 2 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101.0 | 116 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 4.63 | -2595.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYY | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1978 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1977 | WS | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3.72 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1978 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11.57 |
| 1977 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 36 | 31 | 42 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYA | P | 21 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYA | P | 28 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | NYA | P | 32 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | TEX | P | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SEA | P | 22 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |