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 |
Clarence Isreal: the record in brief
The season rows for Clarence Isreal begin in 1940. The team column moves through the Newark Eagles (1940 to 1946) and the Homestead Grays (1946 to 1947). Isreal played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 15, 1918, in Marietta, GA, USA and a listed size of 160 pounds on a 5-foot-5 frame. Isreal's death is recorded on April 12, 1987, in Rockville, MD, USA. Isreal's full given name, per the bio, is Clarence Charles Isreal.
In 214 games and 707 at bats, Isreal batted .242 with 171 hits, plus 6 home runs and 79 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .323 and the slugging percentage .317, for an OPS of .640. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Isreal's .242 average sits 7.1% below it. The OPS comparison is .640 to a league .700, 8.6% below average. No season topped the 53 hits of 1941. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .259 in 1941, did not top the league's .262.
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 teams did Clarence Isreal play for?
- Clarence Isreal played for 2 teams: the Newark Eagles (1940–1942, 1946) and the Homestead Grays (1946–1947).
- What were Clarence Isreal's career stats?
- In 214 games, Clarence Isreal had 171 hits, 6 home runs, 79 RBI, 122 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- What position did Clarence Isreal play?
- Clarence Isreal played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clarence Isreal and how much did he weigh?
- Clarence Isreal was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Clarence Isreal hit each season?
- Clarence Isreal's home runs by season: 4 in 1940, 2 in 1941, 0 in 1942, 0 in 1946, and 0 in 1947. His most in one season was 4, in 1940.
- 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.