Danny Clark

Born: 1/18/1894 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 5/23/1937 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-12 | Final Game: 1927-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Daniel Curren Clark

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Biography

Danny Clark was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early to mid-1920s. Born in 1894, Clark's career spanned from 1922 to 1927, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 245 games, demonstrating a solid batting ability with a .277 batting average. His offensive contributions included 161 hits, 5 home runs, and 93 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his capability to drive in runs and support his team's scoring efforts. While his power numbers were modest, with 5 home runs and 5 stolen bases, Clark's overall performance highlighted his role as a dependable player in the lineup. His career spanned a period marked by the rise of stars like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who were redefining the offensive landscape of Major League Baseball. Clark's contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by the era's marquee players, remain a testament to the diverse talents that populated the game during the 1920s. His legacy is preserved in the annals of baseball history, reflecting the spirit and tenacity of a bygone era in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	4.0	4.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
245	582	75	161	36	8	5	93	5	74	37	0.277	0.360	0.392	0.752	325.5

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.738 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
1922	DET	AL	83	185	31	54	11	3	3	26	1	15	11	0.292	.285 (+2%)	.345 (avg)	.397 (+9%)	.743 (+5%)	129.2
1924	BOS	AL	104	325	36	90	23	3	2	54	4	51	19	0.277	.283 (-2%)	.345 (+10%)	.389 (-1%)	.734 (+4%)	382.8
1927	STL	NL	58	72	8	17	2	2	0	13	0	8	7	0.236	.282 (-16%)	.344 (-9%)	.392 (-19%)	.736 (-14%)	-186.5