Moose Clabaugh

Born: 11/13/1901 in Albany, MO, USA

Died: 7/11/1984 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-08-30 | Final Game: 1926-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John William Clabaugh

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Biography

Moose Clabaugh was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned a brief period from August 30, 1926, to September 25, 1926. Primarily serving as a position player, Clabaugh's time in Major League Baseball was limited to just 11 games. During this short stint, he managed to collect 1 hit and recorded 1 run batted in, resulting in a batting average of .071. His performance reflected the challenges many players faced during the 1920s, an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded game. Despite his limited statistical impact, Clabaugh's presence in the league during this time contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The 1926 season was notable for its competitive landscape, and Clabaugh's brief appearance on the field places him among a select group of players who experienced the game at its highest level, even if for a fleeting moment. His career, while not prolific, is a reminder of the many athletes who have contributed to the sport's legacy, often in ways that statistics alone cannot capture.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1933	3.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	14	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.071	0.133	0.143	0.276	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.276 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1926	BRO	NL	11	14	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	3	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	BRO	OF	2	0	3	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2