Clem Clemens
Born: 11/2/1886 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 11/2/1967 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-15 | Final Game: 1916-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs
Full name: Clement Lambert Clemens
Biography
Clem Clemens was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the major leagues from 1914 until his final game on September 18, 1916. Primarily taking on the role of a position player, Clemens appeared in 34 games during his brief career. He recorded 7 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .109, alongside 5 runs batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions were part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, an era characterized by its evolving playing styles and strategies.
Clemens's time in the majors was relatively short, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this period, where competition was fierce and roster spots were limited. While his statistical output may not have been remarkable, his presence on the field during the formative years of professional baseball highlights the depth of talent that defined the game in the early 1900s. As a player who navigated the complexities of a developing sport, Clem Clemens remains a part of baseball's rich history, serving as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game's evolution, even if their individual achievements did not overshadow those of their more celebrated contemporaries.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 64 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0.109 | 0.174 | 0.125 | 0.299 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 13 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 11 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 26 | 0 | 84 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | C | 8 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHF | C | 9 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | CHF | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHN | C | 9 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 26 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1910, 1911 |