Dad Clark, baseball player, 1902-1902

Dad Clark

Born: 7/16/1873 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 7/26/1956 in Ogden, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-07-03 | Final Game: 1902-08-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfred Robert Clark

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Biography

Dad Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1907. Primarily serving as a position player, Clark appeared in a total of 12 games during his time in the league. He recorded 8 hits, contributing to a batting average of .186, and drove in 2 runs, showcasing his offensive capabilities despite the limited opportunities. His speed on the bases was evident with 1 stolen base, reflecting the evolving strategies of the early 20th century when base stealing was becoming more prevalent. Clark's playing career took place during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style of play. Though his time in the majors was short, Clark's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history, serving as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 43 1 8 1 0 0 2 1 4 5 0.186 0.255 0.209 0.465 0.0

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1902 CHC NL 12 43 1 8 1 0 0 2 1 4 5 0.186 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 115 6 8 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 CHN 1B 12 0 115 6 8 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12