Bob Clark, baseball player, 1886-1893

Bob Clark

Born: 5/18/1863 in Covington, KY, USA

Died: 8/21/1919 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-04-17 | Final Game: 1893-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert H. Clark

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Biography

Bob Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1863, who played during the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow. His career spanned from 1886 to 1893, during which he appeared in 288 games as a position player. Clark was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 71 bases throughout his career, which was a notable achievement in an era where base running was a critical aspect of the game. Over the course of his career, Clark accumulated 233 hits and drove in 107 runs, concluding with a batting average of .23. Though he hit just one home run, his contributions were often felt in his ability to get on base and create opportunities for his teammates. Despite playing in a time when many players were beginning to harness the power of the bat, Clark's skill set exemplified the diverse talents required of position players in the evolving landscape of baseball. His legacy is a reflection of the foundational years of the sport, as he navigated the challenges and changes of a rapidly developing game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
288 1011 145 233 25 11 1 107 71 85 48 0.230 0.296 0.280 0.576 -1905.9

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1886 BR3 AA 71 269 37 58 8 2 0 26 14 17 0 0.216 .246 (-13%) .302 (-13%) .331 (-22%) .634 (-18%) -764.7
1887 BR3 AA 48 177 24 47 3 1 0 18 15 7 11 0.266 .270 (-2%) .331 (-10%) .373 (-21%) .705 (-16%) -482.8
1888 BR3 AA 45 150 23 36 5 3 1 20 11 9 8 0.240 .238 (+1%) .290 (avg) .319 (+4%) .610 (+2%) 43.7
1889 BR3 AA 53 182 32 50 5 2 0 22 18 26 7 0.275 .263 (+4%) .334 (+10%) .357 (-9%) .691 (avg) 91.1
1890 BRO NL 43 151 24 33 3 3 0 15 10 15 8 0.219 .260 (-16%) .336 (-9%) .351 (-21%) .687 (-15%) -366.6
1891 CIN NL 16 54 2 6 0 0 0 3 3 6 9 0.111 .254 (-56%) .331 (-36%) .343 (-68%) .675 (-52%) -426.6
1893 LS3 NL 12 28 3 3 1 0 0 3 0 5 5 0.107 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 15 5 7 2 1 0 4 2 2 0.467

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1890 WS BRO 1 3 2 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0.667
1889 WS BR3 4 12 3 5 2 0 0 3 2 2 0.417

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
C 246 0 1111 345 223 31
OF 30 0 37 2 9 1
SS 13 0 7 40 13 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 BR3 C 44 0 219 67 45 7
1886 BR3 OF 17 0 20 1 5 1
1886 BR3 SS 12 0 7 38 13 3
1887 BR3 C 45 0 197 66 39 7
1887 BR3 OF 3 0 4 0 3 0
1888 BR3 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1888 BR3 C 36 0 197 61 34 6
1888 BR3 OF 8 0 11 1 1 0
1889 BR3 C 53 0 275 86 54 4
1890 BRO C 42 0 164 40 40 5
1890 BRO OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1891 CIN C 16 0 50 16 10 1
1893 LS3 C 10 0 9 9 1 1
1893 LS3 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1893 LS3 SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 246
First Base 1
Shortstop 13
Left Field 7
Center Field 2
Right Field 22