Allie Clark, baseball player, 1947-1953

Allie Clark

Born: 6/16/1923 in South Amboy, NJ, USA

Died: 4/2/2012 in Morgan, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-08-05 | Final Game: 1953-06-05

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

Full name: Alfred Aloysius Clark

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Biography

Allie Clark was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1953. Born in 1923, he played primarily as a position player and was known for his solid hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, Clark appeared in 358 games, accruing a total of 267 hits, 32 home runs, and 149 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .262. He also showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 2 stolen bases during his tenure in the league. Clark's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, following World War II and leading into the more modern era of the game. His contributions were particularly valued in an era where players were integrating into the league and teams were beginning to embrace more diverse talents. Although his career was relatively brief, Clark's performance left a lasting impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the teams he played for. His combination of power and contact hitting exemplified the skill set of a position player of his time, allowing him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
358 1021 131 267 48 4 32 149 2 72 70 0.262 0.312 0.410 0.722 -81.7

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — near 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
1947 NYY AL 24 67 9 25 5 0 1 14 0 5 2 0.373 .262 (+42%) .336 (+24%) .376 (+31%) .712 (+28%) 299.8
1948 CLE AL 81 271 43 84 5 2 9 38 0 23 13 0.310 .263 (+18%) .340 (+7%) .379 (+17%) .719 (+12%) 586.6
1949 CLE AL 35 74 8 13 4 0 1 9 0 4 7 0.176 .262 (-33%) .343 (-37%) .384 (-30%) .727 (-33%) -443.6
1950 CLE AL 59 163 19 35 6 1 6 21 0 11 10 0.215 .265 (-19%) .346 (-24%) .401 (-7%) .747 (-15%) -498.9
1951 CLE AL 3 10 3 3 2 0 1 3 0 1 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHA AL 56 161 20 40 10 1 4 22 2 15 7 0.248 .260 (-5%) .336 (-5%) .385 (+3%) .721 (-1%) 0.0
1952 PHA AL 71 186 23 51 12 0 7 29 0 10 19 0.274 .252 (+9%) .326 (-4%) .369 (+22%) .696 (+10%) 251.4
1953 PHA AL 20 74 6 15 4 0 3 13 0 3 5 0.203 .264 (-23%) .335 (-30%) .397 (-5%) .733 (-17%) -236.1
1953 CHW AL 9 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.067 — — — — -236.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS CLE 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1947 WS NYA 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 15 0 0 2
3B 15 0 11 25 4 5
OF 242 0 408 13 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 NYA OF 16 0 36 0 0 0
1948 CLE 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1948 CLE 3B 5 0 2 5 1 2
1948 CLE OF 65 0 108 4 2 1
1949 CLE 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1949 CLE OF 17 0 14 1 0 0
1950 CLE OF 41 0 75 2 1 0
1951 CLE OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1951 PHA 3B 10 0 9 20 3 3
1951 PHA OF 32 0 60 2 1 1
1952 PHA 1B 2 0 4 0 0 0
1952 PHA OF 48 0 78 2 1 0
1953 PHA OF 19 0 33 2 0 0
1953 CHA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 2
1953 CHA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 15
Left Field 58
Center Field 2
Right Field 183