Clyde Milan
Born: 3/25/1887 in Linden, TN, USA
Died: 3/3/1953 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-08-19 | Final Game: 1922-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Jesse Clyde Milan
Biography
Clyde Milan was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1922. Born in 1887, Milan played a total of 1,982 games, in which he recorded 2,100 hits and achieved a commendable batting average of .285. Known for his speed on the bases, he stole 495 bases throughout his career, showcasing an aggressive style of play that was characteristic of the era. Milan was not just a threat on the base paths; he also contributed significantly with 617 RBIs and 17 home runs, making him a well-rounded offensive player of his time.
Milan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era into a more offensively charged style of play. His ability to combine hitting for average with speed on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams, which included the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers. Over his 15-year career, he established himself as a reliable player and an integral part of the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the game and influencing future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 7359 | 1004 | 2100 | 240 | 105 | 17 | 617 | 495 | 685 | 336 | 0.285 | 0.353 | 0.353 | 0.706 | 10769.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 48 | 183 | 22 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 0.279 | 159.3 |
| 1908 | WSN | AL | 130 | 485 | 55 | 116 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 32 | 29 | 38 | 41 | 0.239 | 243.5 |
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 130 | 400 | 36 | 80 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 31 | 33 | 0.200 | -1049.6 |
| 1910 | WSN | AL | 142 | 531 | 89 | 148 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 44 | 71 | 37 | 0.279 | 1480.3 |
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 154 | 616 | 109 | 194 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 58 | 74 | 0 | 0.315 | 1947.7 |
| 1912 | WSN | AL | 154 | 601 | 105 | 184 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 79 | 88 | 63 | 0 | 0.306 | 1192.3 |
| 1913 | WSN | AL | 154 | 579 | 92 | 174 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 54 | 75 | 58 | 25 | 0.301 | 1364.2 |
| 1914 | WSN | AL | 115 | 437 | 63 | 129 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 26 | 0.295 | 902.4 |
| 1915 | WSN | AL | 153 | 573 | 83 | 165 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 66 | 40 | 53 | 32 | 0.288 | 926.9 |
| 1916 | WSN | AL | 150 | 565 | 58 | 154 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 45 | 34 | 56 | 31 | 0.273 | 513.8 |
| 1917 | WSN | AL | 155 | 579 | 60 | 170 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 20 | 58 | 26 | 0.294 | 1300.8 |
| 1918 | WSN | AL | 128 | 503 | 56 | 146 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 26 | 36 | 14 | 0.290 | 702.6 |
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 88 | 321 | 43 | 92 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 40 | 16 | 0.287 | 662.9 |
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 126 | 506 | 70 | 163 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 41 | 10 | 28 | 12 | 0.322 | 838.2 |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 113 | 406 | 55 | 117 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 40 | 4 | 37 | 13 | 0.288 | -46.2 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 42 | 74 | 8 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.230 | -369.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1903 | 419 | 4095 | 294 | 216 | 58 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | WS1 | OF | 47 | 46 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 1908 | WS1 | OF | 122 | 120 | 265 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1909 | WS1 | OF | 120 | 112 | 222 | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| 1910 | WS1 | OF | 142 | 141 | 267 | 30 | 17 | 10 |
| 1911 | WS1 | OF | 154 | 0 | 347 | 33 | 17 | 2 |
| 1912 | WS1 | OF | 154 | 0 | 326 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 1913 | WS1 | OF | 154 | 0 | 296 | 20 | 23 | 7 |
| 1914 | WS1 | OF | 113 | 0 | 230 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
| 1915 | WS1 | OF | 151 | 0 | 352 | 13 | 21 | 3 |
| 1916 | WS1 | OF | 149 | 0 | 372 | 27 | 16 | 8 |
| 1917 | WS1 | OF | 153 | 0 | 339 | 18 | 14 | 3 |
| 1918 | WS1 | OF | 124 | 0 | 299 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| 1919 | WS1 | OF | 86 | 0 | 195 | 9 | 10 | 2 |
| 1920 | WS1 | OF | 123 | 0 | 291 | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | OF | 99 | 0 | 196 | 19 | 16 | 2 |
| 1922 | WS1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 195 |
| Center Field | 1631 |
| Right Field | 85 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 8.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1912 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 23.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1911 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 9th | 10.0 | 64 | 0 |