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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 10.57 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 4 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120.0 | 123 | 49 | 31 | 53 | 3.67 | - |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 45 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 3.18 | -1573.8 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 4.50 | - |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 47 | 28 | 11 | 20 | 7.56 | -1130.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 22 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 24 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
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 |