Mark Clear
Born: 5/27/1956 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-04-04 | Final Game: 1990-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Mark Alan Clear
Biography
Mark Clear was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1990. Born in 1956, Clear made his mark in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitting and evolving pitching styles. He compiled a career record of 71 wins and 49 losses, maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.85 over his time in the league. Known for his durability and effectiveness on the mound, Clear struck out 804 batters while also securing 83 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Clear's accolades included being named TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year, showcasing his immediate impact upon entering the league. He was selected as an All-Star twice, demonstrating his recognition among peers and fans alike. His career showcased the transition in baseball during the late 1970s and 1980s, as pitchers adapted to the increasing offensive prowess of hitters. Mark Clear remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game and his ability to perform under pressure.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 49 | 481 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 804.3 | 674 | 344 | 60 | 554 | 804 | 3.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 11 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 109.0 | 87 | 44 | 68 | 98 | 3.63 | - |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 11 | 11 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 106.3 | 82 | 39 | 65 | 105 | 3.30 | - |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 8 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 76.7 | 69 | 35 | 51 | 82 | 4.11 | -1590.1 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 14 | 9 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 105.0 | 92 | 35 | 61 | 109 | 3.00 | -220.5 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 4 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96.0 | 101 | 67 | 68 | 81 | 6.28 | -1879.8 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 8 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 67.0 | 47 | 30 | 70 | 76 | 4.03 | -510.3 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 55.7 | 45 | 23 | 50 | 55 | 3.72 | -17.5 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 5 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 73.7 | 53 | 18 | 36 | 85 | 2.20 | - |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 8 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 78.3 | 70 | 39 | 55 | 81 | 4.48 | - |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 23 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 2.79 | - |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5.87 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.76 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4.76 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 481 | 1 | 49 | 79 | 10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CAL | P | 52 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | CAL | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | BOS | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | BOS | P | 55 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | BOS | P | 48 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | BOS | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | BOS | P | 41 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | ML4 | P | 59 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | P | 58 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CAL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 481 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-07-04 |
| 1979 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 1979 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | $535,000 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $685,000 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $671,560 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | $580,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,471,560 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 19th | 12.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1979 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 5.0 | 28 | 5 |