Clyde Southwick
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911)
Clyde Southwick was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1911 for the St. Louis Browns. In 4 career games, he hit .250 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/14/1961 in Freeport, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-08-22
- Last Game
- 1911-09-09
Full name: Clyde Aubra Southwick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | .308 | .250 | .558 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.
Career OPS .558 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| Away | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-09-09 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1911-09-04 | SLA | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-29 | SLA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-08-22 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park College | Des Moines | IA | 1907, 1908, 1909 |
Clyde Southwick: the record in brief
According to the bio, Clyde Southwick debuted on August 22, 1911 and played a final game on September 9, 1911. The team column never changes: it is the St. Louis Browns in 1911. Listed as a catcher, Southwick batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Southwick is listed at 6'0" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads November 3, 1886, in Maxwell, IA, USA. Southwick's death is recorded on October 14, 1961, in Freeport, IL, USA. Clyde Southwick was the playing name; the full given name is Clyde Aubra.
Southwick collected 3 hits in 12 at bats across 4 games, good for a .250 batting average. The league as a whole hit .267 across Southwick's seasons, which puts the .250 career mark 6.2% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1911 with the St. Louis Browns, 4 games, 12 at bats and 3 hits.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at catcher.
Before the majors, Southwick played college baseball at Highland Park College (1907, 1908, and 1909).
Frequently Asked Questions about Clyde Southwick
- Was Clyde Southwick a pitcher?
- No. Clyde Southwick was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Clyde Southwick hit?
- Clyde Southwick hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Clyde Southwick play for?
- Clyde Southwick played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1911).
- What were Clyde Southwick's career stats?
- In 4 games, Clyde Southwick had 3 hits and 3 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Clyde Southwick play?
- Clyde Southwick played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Clyde Southwick and how much did he weigh?
- Clyde Southwick was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Clyde Southwick's career batting average?
- Clyde Southwick batted .250 over his career, with 3 hits in 12 at bats.
- Is Clyde Southwick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Clyde Southwick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.