Zack Clayton

Born: 4/17/1913 in Gloucester County, VA, USA

Died: 11/20/1997 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Zachary Morris Clayton

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Biography

Zack Clayton is a professional baseball player born in 1913, currently active in the sport. He has made a name for himself as a position player, showcasing his skills over the course of 107 games. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of 72 hits, alongside 2 home runs and 27 RBIs, which reflect his contributions to his team's offensive efforts. With a batting average of 0.215, Clayton exemplifies the tenacity and determination of players striving to succeed in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. In addition to his on-field statistics, he has earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Clayton's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, where the game continues to evolve with new strategies and technologies. As an active player, he remains a part of this ongoing transformation, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His journey as a player embodies the spirit of perseverance and adaptability that defines many athletes in the game today. With a single stolen base to his name, Clayton also demonstrates a willingness to take calculated risks on the base paths, further enriching his overall contribution to the game. As he continues to play, fans and historians alike keep an eye on his career, recognizing the impact he has made in his time on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2.3 5 2 1 3 3 7.71 0

Career ERA 7.71 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 77.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 CAG NAL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2.3 5 2 3 3 7.71 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 335 38 72 9 3 2 27 1 30 6 0.215 0.283 0.278 0.561 -956.2

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1934 PBG NN2 18 58 11 17 1 0 0 4 0 11 1 0.293 .278 (+5%) .340 (+19%) .392 (-21%) .733 (-2%) 34.9
1935 CAG NN2 26 84 7 14 2 1 0 8 0 2 1 0.167 .279 (-40%) .342 (-46%) .399 (-46%) .742 (-46%) -678.4
1937 CAG NAL 17 30 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1943 NBY NN2 24 94 12 20 4 1 1 10 0 5 1 0.213 .255 (-17%) .324 (-22%) .346 (-11%) .671 (-16%) -272.2
1944 NBY NN2 18 58 3 13 1 1 1 3 1 8 2 0.224 .261 (-14%) .325 (-2%) .357 (-8%) .683 (-6%) -40.5
1945 BEG NN2 4 11 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 ALC CAG 4 12 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 101 96 984 45 12 48
OF 1 1 3 0 0 0
P 2 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PBG 1B 18 18 184 11 0 9
1935 CAG 1B 26 24 239 7 3 16
1937 CAG 1B 11 8 84 8 1 4
1937 CAG OF 1 1 3 0 0 0
1937 CAG P 2 1 0 0 0 0
1943 NBY 1B 24 24 258 10 4 7
1944 NBY 1B 18 18 180 8 4 9
1945 BEG 1B 4 4 39 1 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 101
Left Field 1