Stubby Clapp, baseball player, 2001-2001

Stubby Clapp

Born: 2/24/1973 in Windsor, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 2001-06-18 | Final Game: 2001-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard Keith Clapp

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Biography

Stubby Clapp, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 to 2006. Primarily known as a position player, Clapp played a total of 23 games in the big leagues, during which he recorded 5 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .200. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were felt beyond mere statistics. Clapp's playing career unfolded during a time of transition in MLB, as the league was grappling with the effects of the steroid era and evolving player dynamics. His journey to the majors included stints in the minors, where he was recognized for his versatility and tenacity on the field. While his MLB career was short, Stubby Clapp left a lasting impression with his work ethic and determination, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. After retiring from playing, Clapp continued to influence the game, embodying the spirit of perseverance that is often celebrated in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 25 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.200 0.231 0.280 0.511 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
2001 STL NL 23 25 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 1 6 0 0
OF 4 2 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SLN 2B 4 0 1 6 0 0
2001 SLN OF 4 2 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Left Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Paris Junior College Paris TX 1994, 1995
Texas Tech University Lubbock TX 1996