Clise Dudley

Clise Dudley, born in 1903, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933. He made his debut on April 18, 1929, and concluded his career on September 15, 1933. Over the course of his five-season career, Dudley compiled a record of 17 wins and 33 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. He struck out 106 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his role as a reliable arm on the mound during a transformative era in baseball. Dudley’s tenure in the league came during a time of significant change in the sport, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-driven game. While his numbers may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable. His career reflects the challenges many pitchers faced in an evolving game, where adaptability and skill were increasingly tested against a backdrop of rising batting prowess. Despite retiring with modest statistics, Clise Dudley remains a part of baseball history, emblematic of the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.