Clarence Huber
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1926)
Clarence Huber was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1926 for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 254 career games, he hit .263 with 225 hits, 6 home runs, and 93 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/22/1965 in Laredo, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-09-17
- Last Game
- 1926-09-29
Full name: Clarence Bill Huber
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 854 | 95 | 225 | 47 | 13 | 6 | 93 | 12 | 59 | 67 | .263 | .313 | .370 | .683 | -1,122 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons β 6.5% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons β 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .370 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons β 5.1% below league average.
Career OPS .683 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons β 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | DET | AL | 11 | 42 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .214 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 124 | 436 | 46 | 124 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 54 | 3 | 17 | 33 | .284 | .288 (-1%) | .349 (-11%) | .407 (avg) | .756 (-5%) | -493.7 |
| 1926 | PHI | NL | 118 | 376 | 45 | 92 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 42 | 29 | .245 | .279 (-12%) | .345 (-6%) | .390 (-14%) | .735 (-10%) | -628.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 254 | 854 | 95 | 225 | 47 | 13 | 6 | 93 | 12 | 59 | 67 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -1,122 | ||
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 (254 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 458 | 65 | 137 | 6 | 65 | .299 |
| Away | 118 | 396 | 30 | 88 | 0 | 31 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-09-29 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-29 | PHI | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-09-27 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926-09-26 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-17 | PHI | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-09-16 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-14 | PHI | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926-09-13 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-09-11 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-09-08 | PHI | BRO | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 247 |
Clarence Huber: the record in brief
Clarence Huber's major league career runs from a debut on September 17, 1920 to a final game on September 29, 1926. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (1920 to 1921) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1925 to 1926). Born on October 27, 1895, in Tyler, TX, USA, Huber is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on February 22, 1965, in Laredo, TX, USA. The given name on file is Clarence Bill Huber.
The batting record for Huber: 254 games, 225 hits in 854 at bats, and a .263 average; the totals also include 6 home runs and 93 runs batted in. Huber's career OPS of .683 combines a .313 on-base mark with .370 slugging. Over the seasons Huber played, league hitters batted .282; the .263 career figure is 6.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .683 to a league .733, 6.9% below average. 1925 produced Huber's most hits, 124 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .284 in 1925, did not top the league's .288.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Huber
- What years did Clarence Huber play?
- Clarence Huber played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1926.
- Was Clarence Huber a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Huber was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Clarence Huber hit?
- Clarence Huber hit 6 career home runs with 225 hits.
- What teams did Clarence Huber play for?
- Clarence Huber played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1920β1921) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1925β1926).
- What were Clarence Huber's career stats?
- In 254 games, Clarence Huber had 225 hits, 6 home runs, 93 RBI, 95 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Clarence Huber play?
- Clarence Huber played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clarence Huber and how much did he weigh?
- Clarence Huber was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Clarence Huber hit each season?
- Clarence Huber's home runs by season: 0 in 1920, 5 in 1925, and 1 in 1926. His most in one season was 5, in 1925.
- What was Clarence Huber's career batting average?
- Clarence Huber batted .263 over his career, with 225 hits in 854 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Huber have?
- Clarence Huber drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Clarence Huber in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Huber has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.