Clarence Dow

Born: 10/2/1854 in Charlestown, MA, USA

Died: 3/11/1893 in West Somerville, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-09-22 | Final Game: 1884-09-22

Full name: Clarence G. Dow

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Biography

Clarence Dow was a professional baseball player born in 1854, whose career, although brief, was notable for its rarity in the sport's early history. He played a single game in the major leagues on September 22, 1884, a time when baseball was still in its formative years, transitioning from the post-Civil War era into the burgeoning popularity of the game. Dow's contributions to the field were limited to that lone appearance, but he managed to make an impact by recording two hits in his only game, culminating in a batting average of 0.333. As a position player, Dow's time in the spotlight was fleeting, yet his participation in the 1884 season places him among the ranks of early baseball pioneers. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his brief career, his statistics reflect a moment in time when the game was evolving and gaining traction across the United States. Dow's legacy, albeit small, highlights the importance of every player who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	BSU	UA	1	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BSU	OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	1