Chris Clemons
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Chris Clemons was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the Chicago White Sox. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 8.53 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-07-23
- Last Game
- 1997-08-14
Full name: Christopher Hale Clemons
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8.53 | 4.39 (-94%) | -1394.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8.53 | — | -1,395 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Away | 3 | 7.2 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9.39 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-14 | CHW | OAK | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-08-08 | CHW | SEA | L | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997-08-02 | CHW | LAA | L | 2.2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997-07-26 | CHW | TEX | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-07-23 | CHW | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Chris Clemons: the record in brief
July 23, 1997 and August 14, 1997 bracket Chris Clemons's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago White Sox in 1997. Born on October 31, 1972, in Baytown, TX, USA, Clemons is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 220 pounds. Chris Clemons was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Hale.
Clemons's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 8.53 ERA over 5 appearances. The totals include 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over Clemons's seasons was 4.39, so the 8.53 figure ran 94.3% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1997, with 5 games and 8 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Clemons played college baseball at Texas A&M University (1992, 1993, and 1994). Retrosheet box scores cover 10 of Clemons's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Clemons
- Was Chris Clemons a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Clemons pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What teams did Chris Clemons play for?
- Chris Clemons played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1997).
- What were Chris Clemons's career stats?
- In 5 games, Chris Clemons went 0-2 with a 8.53 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 12.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Chris Clemons play?
- Chris Clemons played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Clemons and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Clemons was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Chris Clemons's career ERA?
- Chris Clemons finished with a 8.53 career ERA, going 0-2 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Clemons have?
- Chris Clemons recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Clemons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Clemons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.