Clyde Kluttz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1952)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 193 lb
- Died
- 5/12/1979 in Salisbury, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-20
- Last Game
- 1952-09-27
Full name: Clyde Franklin Kluttz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 656 | 1,903 | 172 | 510 | 90 | 8 | 19 | 212 | 5 | 132 | 119 | .268 | .318 | .354 | .671 | -1,137 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 72 | 210 | 21 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .267 | .253 (+5%) | .323 (-9%) | .349 (-3%) | .672 (-6%) | -245.8 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 66 | 207 | 13 | 51 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 9 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .324 (-9%) | .346 (-19%) | .671 (-14%) | -428.0 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 81 | 229 | 20 | 64 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 14 | .279 | .261 (+7%) | .325 (-2%) | .357 (+5%) | .683 (+2%) | 5.6 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 25 | 81 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .296 | .260 (+14%) | .328 (-5%) | .354 (+4%) | .683 (avg) | -28.8 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 73 | 222 | 25 | 62 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 15 | 10 | .279 | .260 (+7%) | .328 (+1%) | .354 (+12%) | .683 (+6%) | -28.8 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLN | NL | 52 | 136 | 8 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 10 | .265 | .256 (+3%) | .328 (-4%) | .358 (-12%) | .687 (-8%) | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 73 | 232 | 26 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 17 | 18 | .302 | .262 (+15%) | .336 (+5%) | .376 (+16%) | .712 (+11%) | 420.1 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 94 | 271 | 26 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 19 | .221 | .263 (-16%) | .340 (-19%) | .379 (-14%) | .719 (-17%) | -779.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | AL | 53 | 159 | 15 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 8 | .308 | .260 (+18%) | .336 (+16%) | .385 (avg) | .721 (+7%) | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WS1 | AL | 58 | 144 | 7 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 11 | .229 | .252 (-9%) | .326 (-10%) | .369 (-23%) | .696 (-17%) | -370.8 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 656 | 1,903 | 172 | 510 | 90 | 8 | 19 | 212 | 5 | 132 | 119 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -1,456 | ||
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 (655 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 345 | 959 | 81 | 251 | 10 | 92 | .262 |
| Away | 310 | 939 | 90 | 257 | 9 | 118 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-27 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-23 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-15 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-12 | MIN | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-09 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-07 | MIN | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-04 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-02 | MIN | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-09-01 | MIN | PHA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-01 | MIN | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 556 | 0 | 1893 | 331 | 49 | 46 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | C | 57 | 0 | 200 | 29 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | BSN | C | 55 | 0 | 176 | 43 | 6 | 5 |
| 1944 | BSN | C | 58 | 0 | 199 | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | BSN | C | 19 | 0 | 64 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945 | NY1 | C | 57 | 0 | 195 | 32 | 5 | 5 |
| 1946 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | SLN | C | 49 | 0 | 177 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| 1947 | PIT | C | 69 | 0 | 247 | 55 | 4 | 7 |
| 1948 | PIT | C | 91 | 0 | 298 | 54 | 8 | 8 |
| 1951 | SLA | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | C | 46 | 0 | 165 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 1952 | WS1 | C | 52 | 0 | 163 | 27 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 556 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | Salisbury | NC | 1937 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Clyde Kluttz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clyde Kluttz
- What years did Clyde Kluttz play?
- Clyde Kluttz played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1952.
- Was Clyde Kluttz a pitcher?
- No. Clyde Kluttz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Clyde Kluttz hit?
- Clyde Kluttz hit 19 career home runs with 510 hits.