Clarence Lamar
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Clarence Lamar was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for 5 teams, including the St. Louis Stars. In 121 career games, he hit .230 with 92 hits, 3 home runs, and 45 RBI. Clarence Lamar was an All-Star. 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 167 lb
- Died
- 7/15/1951 in Montgomery, AL, USA
- Awards
- All-Star
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 400 | 51 | 92 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 12 | 31 | 1 | .230 | .294 | .305 | .599 | -290 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | NAL | 14 | 54 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .296 | .276 (+7%) | .342 (+1%) | .398 (+12%) | .740 (+7%) | 46.0 |
| 1937 | BBB | NAL | 10 | 38 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 46.0 |
| 1938 | JRC | NAL | 8 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CBR | NAL | 12 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | CBR | NAL | 28 | 90 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .200 | .267 (-25%) | .335 (-19%) | .387 (-25%) | .722 (-22%) | -323.8 |
| 1941 | JRC | NAL | 10 | 36 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | JRC | NAL | 9 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BBB | NAL | 11 | 37 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .216 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1943 | CC | NAL | 19 | 62 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .324 (+6%) | .346 (-12%) | .671 (-3%) | -11.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 121 | 400 | 51 | 92 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 12 | 31 | 1 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -244 | ||
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 (107 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 126 | 17 | 23 | 1 | 5 | .183 |
| Away | 63 | 199 | 22 | 48 | 1 | 18 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-09-08 | CI2 | BIR | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-08-27 | CI2 | KCM | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-26 | CI2 | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-08-24 | CI2 | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943-08-23 | CI2 | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-22 | CI2 | KCM | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-13 | CI2 | BIR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-10 | CI2 | BIR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-09 | CI2 | BIR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-08-06 | CI2 | BIR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 20 | 19 | 40 | 52 | 7 | 7 |
| 3B | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 5 | 2 |
| C | 3 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 79 | 76 | 149 | 201 | 31 | 29 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SL2 | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | SL2 | SS | 14 | 13 | 40 | 37 | 7 | 7 |
| 1937 | BBB | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937 | BBB | SS | 9 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 4 |
| 1938 | JRC | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | JRC | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | JRC | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | JRC | SS | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1939 | CBR | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CBR | 3B | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | CBR | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | CBR | SS | 7 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | CBR | SS | 28 | 28 | 38 | 74 | 10 | 9 |
| 1941 | JRC | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | JRC | SS | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| 1942 | JRC | 2B | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | JRC | SS | 7 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| 1942 | BBB | 3B | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 1943 | CC | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CC | 2B | 14 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 5 | 4 |
| 1943 | CC | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CC | SS | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 79 |
Clarence Lamar: the record in brief
The season rows for Clarence Lamar begin in 1937. Lamar played for the St. Louis Stars (1937), the Birmingham Black Barons (1937 through 1942), the Jacksonville Red Caps (1938 to 1942), the Cleveland Bears (1939 to 1940), and the Cincinnati Clowns (1943). Lamar played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 12, 1915, in Montgomery, AL, USA, Lamar was listed at 167 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Lamar died on July 15, 1951, in Montgomery, AL, USA.
In 121 games and 400 at bats, Lamar batted .230 with 92 hits, plus 3 homers and 45 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .294 clip and slugging .305, Lamar finished with a .599 OPS. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Lamar's .230 average sits 13.5% below it. In OPS terms, Lamar's .599 stands 15.9% below the league's .712. 1940 produced Lamar's most hits, 18 of them for the Cleveland Bears. The Lg AVG column puts Lamar's 1937 at .296 against .276, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 7%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clarence Lamar
- Was Clarence Lamar a pitcher?
- No. Clarence Lamar was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Clarence Lamar hit?
- Clarence Lamar hit 3 career home runs with 92 hits.
- What teams did Clarence Lamar play for?
- Clarence Lamar played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Stars (1937), the Birmingham Black Barons (1937, 1942), the Jacksonville Red Caps (1938–1942), and the Cincinnati Clowns (1943).
- Did Clarence Lamar win an MVP award?
- No. Clarence Lamar did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Clarence Lamar win?
- Clarence Lamar was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Clarence Lamar's career stats?
- In 121 games, Clarence Lamar had 92 hits, 3 home runs, 45 RBI, 51 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- What position did Clarence Lamar play?
- Clarence Lamar played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clarence Lamar and how much did he weigh?
- Clarence Lamar was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 167 pounds.
- How many home runs did Clarence Lamar hit each season?
- Clarence Lamar's home runs by season: 1 in 1937, 0 in 1938, 0 in 1939, 1 in 1940, 0 in 1941, 1 in 1942, and 0 in 1943. His most in one season was 1, in 1937, 1940, and 1942.
- What was Clarence Lamar's career batting average?
- Clarence Lamar batted .230 over his career, with 92 hits in 400 at bats.
- How many RBI did Clarence Lamar have?
- Clarence Lamar drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Clarence Lamar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clarence Lamar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Clarence Lamar make?
- Clarence Lamar was selected to 1 All-Star Game.