Claud Derrick
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1914)
Claud Derrick was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. In 113 career games, he hit .242 with 79 hits, 1 home runs, and 33 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/15/1974 in Clayton, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-08
- Last Game
- 1914-10-05
Full name: Claud Lester Derrick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 326 | 35 | 79 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 47 | .242 | .298 | .294 | .593 | -625 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Career OBP .298 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OPS .593 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 36 | 100 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 17 | .230 | .266 (-14%) | .336 (-13%) | .356 (-22%) | .693 (-17%) | -264.9 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 21 | 58 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .241 | .268 (-10%) | .335 (-7%) | .358 (-23%) | .694 (-15%) | -126.1 |
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 23 | 65 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | .292 | .259 (+13%) | .325 (+8%) | .345 (+2%) | .670 (+5%) | 68.2 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHN | NL | 28 | 96 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 13 | .219 | .255 (-14%) | .322 (-20%) | .339 (-20%) | .661 (-20%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 113 | 326 | 35 | 79 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 47 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -323 | ||
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 (114 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 152 | 21 | 39 | 0 | 17 | .257 |
| Away | 57 | 173 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 20 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-04 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-03 | CHC | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-12 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-19 | CHC | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-18 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-17 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-16 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-15 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-12 | CHC | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 22 | 0 | 45 | 54 | 4 | 9 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 72 | 0 | 140 | 215 | 43 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHA | 2B | 21 | 0 | 44 | 52 | 4 | 7 |
| 1911 | PHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHA | SS | 6 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PHA | SS | 18 | 0 | 27 | 57 | 11 | 5 |
| 1913 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | SS | 17 | 0 | 32 | 51 | 12 | 7 |
| 1914 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHN | SS | 28 | 0 | 65 | 88 | 18 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 67 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1907 |
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1906, 1908, 1909 |
Claud Derrick: the record in brief
According to the bio, Claud Derrick debuted on September 8, 1910 and played a final game on October 5, 1914. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1910 through 1912), the New York Yankees (1913), the Cincinnati Reds (1914), and the Chicago Cubs (1914). Derrick, a shortstop by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads June 11, 1886, in Burton, GA, USA. The bio records the death on July 15, 1974, in Clayton, GA, USA. The given name on file is Claud Lester Derrick.
Derrick's career batting table shows 113 games, 326 at bats and 79 hits, a .242 average, adding 1 home run and 33 RBI. Reaching base at a .298 clip and slugging .294, Derrick finished with a .593 OPS. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Derrick's .242 average sits 6.7% below it. The OPS comparison is .593 to a league .672, 11.8% below average. No season topped the 23 hits of 1911.
Frequently Asked Questions about Claud Derrick
- What years did Claud Derrick play?
- Claud Derrick played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1914.
- Was Claud Derrick a pitcher?
- No. Claud Derrick was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Claud Derrick hit?
- Claud Derrick hit 1 career home run with 79 hits.
- What teams did Claud Derrick play for?
- Claud Derrick played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1910–1912), the New York Yankees (1913), the Cincinnati Reds (1914), and the Chicago Cubs (1914).
- What were Claud Derrick's career stats?
- In 113 games, Claud Derrick had 79 hits, 1 home runs, 33 RBI, 35 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Claud Derrick play?
- Claud Derrick played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Claud Derrick and how much did he weigh?
- Claud Derrick was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Claud Derrick hit each season?
- Claud Derrick's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 1 in 1913, and 0 in 1914. His most in one season was 1, in 1913.
- What was Claud Derrick's career batting average?
- Claud Derrick batted .242 over his career, with 79 hits in 326 at bats.
- How many RBI did Claud Derrick have?
- Claud Derrick drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Claud Derrick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Claud Derrick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.