Davey Claire

Born: 11/17/1897 in Ludington, MI, USA

Died: 1/7/1956 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-17 | Final Game: 1920-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: David Matthew Claire

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Biography

Davey Claire was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 17 to September 19, 1920. Playing primarily as a position player, Claire made a notable, albeit short-lived, impact in the sport during the early days of the modern game. His time in the majors was marked by a total of three games played, during which he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his stint, his participation in the league represented the competitive spirit of the era, which was beginning to transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Claire's career in baseball was limited, but his appearance in the major leagues reflects the opportunities that players had during the early 20th century, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and an emphasis on player athleticism. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, Claire's journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history, reminding fans and historians alike of the many players who contributed to the game's development, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 58.9% 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
1920	DET	AL	3	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	3	0	2	6	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DET	SS	3	0	2	6	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	3