Clarence Isreal
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Clarence Isreal was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles and the Homestead Grays. In 214 career games, he hit .242 with 171 hits, 6 home runs, and 79 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- 5'5" / 160 lb
- Died
- 4/12/1987 in Rockville, MD, USA
Full name: Clarence Charles Isreal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 707 | 122 | 171 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 79 | 13 | 81 | 9 | .242 | .323 | .317 | .640 | -822 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NE | NN2 | 34 | 112 | 31 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 4 | 13 | 1 | .312 | .267 (+17%) | .335 (+16%) | .387 (+11%) | .722 (+13%) | 295.3 |
| 1941 | NE | NN2 | 53 | 205 | 36 | 53 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 8 | .259 | .262 (-1%) | .332 (-2%) | .373 (-3%) | .705 (-3%) | -102.4 |
| 1942 | NE | NN2 | 46 | 157 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 0 | .223 | .253 (-12%) | .323 (+3%) | .349 (-20%) | .672 (-9%) | -142.7 |
| 1946 | NE | NN2 | 28 | 84 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .190 | .256 (-26%) | .328 (-23%) | .358 (-20%) | .687 (-22%) | -302.7 |
| 1946 | HG | NN2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -302.7 |
| 1947 | HG | NN2 | 52 | 145 | 17 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 0 | .214 | .262 (-19%) | .336 (-12%) | .376 (-39%) | .712 (-27%) | -569.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 214 | 707 | 122 | 171 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 79 | 13 | 81 | 9 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,125 | ||
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 (169 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 297 | 58 | 72 | 2 | 18 | .242 |
| Away | 75 | 262 | 42 | 56 | 3 | 23 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-09-14 | HOM | NW2 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | HOM | NW2 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-08 | HOM | NY6 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-05 | HOM | BLG | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-02 | HOM | BLG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-08-31 | HOM | PH5 | W | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-29 | HOM | NW2 | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-08-24 | HOM | NW2 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-24 | HOM | NW2 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-22 | HOM | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 42 | 40 | 75 | 108 | 13 | 10 |
| 3B | 162 | 153 | 140 | 224 | 33 | 8 |
| OF | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NE | 2B | 12 | 12 | 24 | 35 | 3 | 3 |
| 1940 | NE | 3B | 20 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| 1941 | NE | 2B | 21 | 20 | 34 | 53 | 8 | 6 |
| 1941 | NE | 3B | 33 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 9 | 3 |
| 1942 | NE | 2B | 7 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1942 | NE | 3B | 39 | 37 | 28 | 54 | 8 | 2 |
| 1946 | NE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | NE | 3B | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946 | NE | OF | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | HG | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | HG | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | HG | 3B | 49 | 46 | 42 | 72 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 42 |
| Third Base | 162 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Isreal
- Was Clarence Isreal a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Isreal was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Clarence Isreal hit?
- Clarence Isreal hit 6 career home runs with 171 hits.
- What was Clarence Isreal's career batting average?
- Clarence Isreal batted .242 over his career, with 171 hits in 707 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Isreal have?
- Clarence Isreal drove in 79 runs in his career.
- Is Clarence Isreal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Isreal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Clarence Isreal play for?
- Clarence Isreal played for the Newark Eagles and the Homestead Grays.