Denny Clare

Born: 1853 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 11/26/1928 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-09-14 | Final Game: 1872-09-16

Full name: Dennis J. Clare

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Biography

Denny Clare was a position player who played in the early days of professional baseball during the 19th century. Born in 1853, Clare's career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from September 14 to September 16, 1872. His playing tenure coincided with the formative years of the sport, a time characterized by the establishment of rules and the emergence of teams in organized leagues. In his short career, Clare appeared in two games, recording one hit and finishing with a batting average of .143. While his overall statistics may not reflect a long-standing impact on the game, his participation in this era of baseball contributed to the rich tapestry of its history. The 1870s were pivotal as baseball transitioned from its amateur roots into a burgeoning professional sport, setting the stage for generations of players to come. Despite his limited playing time, Clare's involvement in the early days of MLB is a reminder of the many individuals who helped shape the game during its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 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 .285 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1872 BR2 2 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
2B 2 2 0 6 1 0
SS 1 0 1 0 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 2B 2 2 0 6 1 0
1872 BR2 SS 1 0 1 0 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 1