Clyde Hatter

Born: 8/7/1908 in Poplar Hills, KY, USA

Died: 10/17/1937 in Yosemite, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-23 | Final Game: 1937-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clyde Melno Hatter

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Biography

Clyde Hatter, born in 1908, was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from 1935 until May 10, 1937, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play in Major League Baseball. Hatter made a brief but notable appearance in the league, recording a win-loss record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 8.44. Throughout his time on the mound, he accumulated 19 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite his struggles with consistency. While Hatter's time in the majors was limited, his journey reflects the experiences of many players in that era who sought to make their mark in a competitive baseball landscape. His contributions to the game, though modest in statistical terms, are a testament to the resilience and determination of athletes during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. Hatter's legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to greatness in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	11	2	0	0	0	42.7	61	40	2	41	19	8.44	0

Career ERA 8.44 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 94.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1935	DET	AL	0	0	8	2	0	0	0	33.3	44	28	30	15	7.56	4.35 (-74%)	-1270.1
1937	DET	AL	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	9.3	17	12	11	4	11.57	4.34 (-167%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	13	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.231	0.286	0.231	0.516	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 30.3% below 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
1935	DET	AL	8	10	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	DET	AL	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	1	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	DET	P	8	0	1	2	1	0
1937	DET	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond	KY	1928