Clarence Currie
Born: 12/30/1878 in Glencoe, ON, CAN
Died: 7/15/1941 in Little Chute, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-25 | Final Game: 1903-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Clarence Franklin Currie
Biography
Clarence Currie was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1900s, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903. Born in 1878, Currie competed during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of new pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 15-23 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters.
Currie's pitching prowess was reflected in his tally of 111 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his capabilities as both a starter and a relief pitcher. While his career in the majors spanned just over a year, his contributions came during a time when the game was beginning to embrace the rise of more specialized roles within pitching staffs. Though not a household name, Currie's efforts on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 23 | 53 | 38 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 371.3 | 385 | 140 | 9 | 121 | 111 | 3.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65.3 | 70 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 3.72 | 73.0 |
| 1902 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 124.7 | 125 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 2.60 | - |
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 35 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 2.97 | - |
| 1903 | STL | NL | 4 | 12 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 148.0 | 155 | 66 | 60 | 52 | 4.01 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 129 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 0.155 | 0.199 | 0.186 | 0.385 | -439.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 10 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | STL | NL | 17 | 46 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.196 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CHC | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | STL | NL | 22 | 47 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.085 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 53 | 0 | 17 | 138 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | SLN | P | 15 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| 1903 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | SLN | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 6 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |