Clay Parker, baseball player, 1987-1992

Clay Parker

Born: 12/19/1962 in Columbia, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-14 | Final Game: 1992-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Clayton Parker

Biography

Clay Parker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1992. Born in 1962, Parker made his debut during an era marked by the transition to more offensive-oriented gameplay, often characterized by power hitters and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid skill set on the mound, finishing with a record of 7-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.42. Parker was known for his ability to strike out batters, totaling 121 strikeouts over his career. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a reliable reliever and occasional starter helped his teams navigate through the rigors of a competitive league. Parker's career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, reflects the journey of many pitchers who played during a time when the game was evolving, and his presence on the mound was a testament to the depth of talent in baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 10 62 27 2 0 0 234.0 249 115 31 78 121 4.42 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 62 27 13 35 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 62

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYA AL $150,000
1989 NYA AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985