Clint Hartung
Born: 8/10/1922 in Hondo, TX, USA
Died: 7/8/2010 in Sinton, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1952-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Clinton Clarence Hartung
Biography
Clint Hartung was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1952. Born in 1922, Hartung made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the pre-World War II game to the more dynamic style of play that emerged in the post-war years. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, contributing to various teams throughout his career.
Hartung finished his MLB tenure with a career record of 29 wins and 29 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02. He tallied a total of 167 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of the era. While he may not have achieved the statistical dominance of some of his contemporaries, Hartung's contributions to the game during the formative years of modern baseball reflect the resilience and talent of pitchers during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 29 | 112 | 72 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 511.3 | 529 | 285 | 56 | 271 | 167 | 5.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 138.0 | 140 | 70 | 69 | 54 | 4.57 | -2787.9 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 8 | 36 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 153.3 | 146 | 81 | 72 | 42 | 4.75 | -3044.4 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 11 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 154.7 | 156 | 86 | 86 | 48 | 5.00 | -3448.3 |
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 87 | 48 | 44 | 23 | 6.61 | -2688.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 378 | 42 | 90 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 25 | 112 | 0.238 | 0.285 | 0.407 | 0.693 | -240.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 34 | 94 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.309 | 280.1 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 43 | 56 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0.179 | -297.9 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 63 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.190 | -186.8 |
| 1950 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 43 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.302 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 28 | 78 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 0.218 | -36.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 45 | 0 | 64 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| P | 112 | 0 | 28 | 110 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NY1 | P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 1947 | NY1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | P | 36 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | NY1 | P | 33 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 1950 | NY1 | P | 20 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | NY1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | NY1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | OF | 24 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 112 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 35 |