Chet Clemens
Born: 5/10/1917 in San Fernando, CA, USA
Died: 2/10/2002 in San Clemente, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1944-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Chester Spurgeon Clemens
Biography
Chet Clemens was a professional baseball player born in 1917 who played in the Major Leagues from 1939 until 1944. Primarily serving as a position player, Clemens had a brief career that spanned six seasons, during which he appeared in 28 games. He recorded 8 hits, achieving a batting average of .200, and contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) along with 1 stolen base. Despite not hitting any home runs, Clemens’ presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era, which was marked by World War II and the subsequent impact on the talent pool available for Major League teams.
Clemens played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was grappling with the challenges of wartime manpower shortages. His limited playing time and modest career statistics did not overshadow his commitment to the sport during a unique time in history. While his numbers may not have placed him among the game's greats, Chet Clemens remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the tenacity and dedication of players who contributed to the game, even in the face of adversity.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.256 | 0.275 | 0.531 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 9 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 19 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 14 |