Doug Clemens
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960-1968)
Doug Clemens was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1968 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 9 seasons. In 452 career games, he hit .229 with 211 hits, 12 home runs, and 88 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1960-10-02
- Last Game
- 1968-09-27
Full name: Douglas Horace Clemens
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 920 | 99 | 211 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 88 | 6 | 114 | 166 | .229 | .317 | .321 | .637 | -725 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | SLN | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | SLN | NL | 48 | 93 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 19 | .237 | .257 (-8%) | .326 (+9%) | .393 (-23%) | .719 (-9%) | -69.9 |
| 1963 | SLN | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 33 | 78 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .205 | .250 (-18%) | .312 (-13%) | .377 (-2%) | .690 (-7%) | -108.0 |
| 1964 | CHN | NL | 54 | 140 | 23 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 22 | .279 | .250 (+11%) | .312 (+16%) | .377 (+12%) | .690 (+14%) | -108.0 |
| 1965 | CHN | NL | 128 | 340 | 36 | 75 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 38 | 53 | .221 | .245 (-10%) | .310 (-3%) | .371 (-22%) | .682 (-14%) | -632.7 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 79 | 121 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 25 | .256 | .248 (+3%) | .309 (+14%) | .376 (-23%) | .685 (-6%) | -26.9 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 69 | 73 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | .178 | .242 (-27%) | .306 (-15%) | .357 (-31%) | .663 (-23%) | -256.6 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 29 | 57 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .211 | .236 (-11%) | .298 (-2%) | .340 (+8%) | .638 (+3%) | 22.9 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 452 | 920 | 99 | 211 | 34 | 7 | 12 | 88 | 6 | 114 | 166 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -1,179 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (452 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 445 | 51 | 91 | 4 | 42 | .204 |
| Away | 229 | 475 | 48 | 120 | 8 | 46 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-27 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-25 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-22 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-21 | PHI | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968-09-20 | PHI | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968-09-20 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-17 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-09-15 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-11 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-09-11 | PHI | PIT | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 263 | 198 | 358 | 17 | 12 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | SLN | OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | SLN | OF | 34 | 19 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | SLN | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | SLN | OF | 22 | 20 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | CHN | OF | 40 | 34 | 67 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1965 | CHN | OF | 105 | 85 | 145 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | PHI | OF | 28 | 16 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | PHI | OF | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | PHI | OF | 17 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 111 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 142 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | NY | 1959, 1960 |
Doug Clemens: the record in brief
Between the debut on October 2, 1960 and the final game on September 27, 1968, Doug Clemens built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1960 to 1964), the Chicago Cubs (1964 through 1965), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1966 through 1968). Clemens played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on June 9, 1939, in Leesport, PA, USA, Clemens was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 180 pounds. Doug Clemens was the playing name; the full given name is Douglas Horace.
Across 452 games at the plate, Clemens's career line reads 211 hits in 920 at bats for a .229 average, adding 12 homers and 88 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .317 and the slugging percentage .321, for an OPS of .637. Set against a .249 league average for the same years, Clemens's .229 average sits 7.8% below it. By OPS the gap is 7.4% below league average (.637 against .688). No season topped the 75 hits of 1965.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Clemens
- What years did Doug Clemens play?
- Doug Clemens played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1968.
- Was Doug Clemens a pitcher?
- No. Doug Clemens was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Doug Clemens hit?
- Doug Clemens hit 12 career home runs with 211 hits.
- What teams did Doug Clemens play for?
- Doug Clemens played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1960–1964), the Chicago Cubs (1964–1965), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1966–1968).
- What were Doug Clemens's career stats?
- In 452 games, Doug Clemens had 211 hits, 12 home runs, 88 RBI, 99 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Doug Clemens play?
- Doug Clemens played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doug Clemens and how much did he weigh?
- Doug Clemens was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Doug Clemens hit each season?
- Doug Clemens's home runs by season: 0 in 1961, 1 in 1962, 1 in 1963, 3 in 1964, 4 in 1965, 1 in 1966, 0 in 1967, and 2 in 1968. His most in one season was 4, in 1965.
- What was Doug Clemens's career batting average?
- Doug Clemens batted .229 over his career, with 211 hits in 920 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doug Clemens have?
- Doug Clemens drove in 88 runs in his career.
- Is Doug Clemens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doug Clemens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.