Doug Clemens
Born: 6/9/1939 in Leesport, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-10-02 | Final Game: 1968-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Douglas Horace Clemens
Biography
Doug Clemens was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1968. Born in 1939, Clemens made his mark as a position player during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a time of growing power and offensive production. Over the course of his career, he participated in 452 games, accumulating 211 hits, 12 home runs, and 88 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .229. His contributions on the field were complemented by his speed, as he recorded 6 stolen bases.
Clemens played for several teams, showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to various roles within the lineup. While he may not have been a superstar, his resilience and dedication to the game reflected the spirit of many players of his time. His career, although not overflowing with monumental stats, is a testament to the hard work and perseverance that characterized the lives of many athletes in the 1960s, a decade that witnessed significant changes in baseball, including the integration of players and the emergence of new strategies.
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 | 0.229 | 0.317 | 0.321 | 0.637 | -924.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | STL | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | STL | NL | 48 | 93 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 0.237 | -76.1 |
| 1963 | STL | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 54 | 140 | 23 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0.279 | 346.1 |
| 1964 | STL | NL | 33 | 78 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.205 | 346.1 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 128 | 340 | 36 | 75 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 38 | 53 | 0.221 | -782.7 |
| 1966 | PHI | NL | 79 | 121 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 0.256 | -30.9 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 69 | 73 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.178 | -289.4 |
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 29 | 57 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.211 | 22.9 |
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 | CHN | OF | 40 | 34 | 67 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1964 | SLN | OF | 22 | 20 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 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
| 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 |