Clint Conatser
Born: 7/24/1921 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 8/23/2019 in Laguna Hills, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-21 | Final Game: 1949-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Clinton Astor Conatser
Biography
Clint Conatser, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. He played primarily as a position player and had a career that spanned from 1948 to 1949. Over the course of 143 games, Conatser recorded 102 hits, showcasing a respectable batting average of .271, which reflected his ability to make consistent contact at the plate. He contributed to his teams with 6 home runs and 39 runs batted in (RBIs), solidifying his role as a reliable offensive player during a transformative era in baseball.
Conatser's career occurred in a pivotal time for the sport, shortly after World War II and during the early stages of the integration of baseball. Although he did not steal any bases, his overall contributions on offense were significant for a player of his time, helping to set the stage for future generations. He played in an era characterized by a transition to more dynamic playing styles, and while his time in the league was brief, his performance remains a testament to the talent that emerged from that post-war period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 376 | 40 | 102 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 39 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0.271 | 0.352 | 0.375 | 0.727 | 73.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 90 | 224 | 30 | 62 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 32 | 27 | 0.277 | 233.2 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 53 | 152 | 10 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 0.263 | -159.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | BSN | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 120 | 0 | 239 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BSN | OF | 76 | 0 | 146 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1949 | BSN | OF | 44 | 0 | 93 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 16 |