Clint Hurdle, baseball player, 1977-1987

Clint Hurdle

Born: 7/30/1957 in Big Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-18 | Final Game: 1987-06-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Clinton Merrick Hurdle

Biography

Clint Hurdle was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1987. Over the course of his career, he participated in 515 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. Hurdle accumulated 360 hits, including 32 home runs, and he recorded 193 RBIs with a batting average of .259. Known for his strong work ethic and team-oriented approach, he contributed to the teams he played for with both his offensive capabilities and defensive reliability. Hurdle's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, spanning the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, a time marked by the evolution of player training and strategy. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Hurdle's contributions on the field were significant, particularly in the context of the teams he represented. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and later managerial roles, further solidifying his legacy within the game. Hurdle's journey from player to leader illustrated his deep understanding of the sport and the ability to inspire future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
515 1391 162 360 81 12 32 193 1 176 261 0.259 0.341 0.403 0.745 1608.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 33 2 11 1 1 0 1 5 6 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1981 AWDIV KCA 3 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.273
1980 ALCS KCA 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1980 WS KCA 4 12 1 5 1 0 0 0 2 1 0.417
1978 ALCS KCA 4 8 1 3 0 1 0 1 2 3 0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 92 79 714 47 8 78
3B 15 9 4 23 5 2
C 22 15 98 7 0 0
OF 329 279 568 19 21 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 22
First Base 92
Third Base 15
Left Field 96
Right Field 240
Designated Hitter 5

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1978 Player of the Week Week of 1978-07-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 SLN NL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $120,000