Dave Clark, baseball player, 1986-1998

Dave Clark

Born: 9/3/1962 in Tupelo, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Earl Clark

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Biography

Dave Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1962, who had a career that spanned from 1986 to 1998. Known for his versatility as a position player, Clark played in a total of 905 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. He showcased his offensive skills with a batting average of .264, amassing 518 hits, 62 home runs, and driving in 284 RBIs. His speed on the bases was also evident, as he recorded 19 stolen bases throughout his career, contributing to his reputation as a well-rounded athlete in the league. Clark played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by a mix of emerging talent and evolving playing styles. He was noted for his ability to adapt to various roles on the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. His contributions were significant in the context of the late 1980s and 1990s, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and players were becoming increasingly influential in the commercial landscape of the sport. Clark's career, while perhaps not as heralded as some of his contemporaries, reflected the dedication and resilience that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
905 1964 248 518 81 8 62 284 19 222 451 0.264 0.338 0.408 0.745 796.6

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.732 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
1986 CLE AL 18 58 10 16 1 0 3 9 1 7 11 0.276 .257 (+7%) .325 (+7%) .395 (+13%) .720 (+11%) 103.8
1987 CLE AL 29 87 11 18 5 0 3 12 1 2 24 0.207 .262 (-21%) .331 (-32%) .415 (-11%) .746 (-21%) -336.4
1988 CLE AL 63 156 11 41 4 1 3 18 0 17 28 0.263 .254 (+3%) .317 (+5%) .377 (-5%) .695 (avg) 20.0
1989 CLE AL 102 253 21 60 12 0 8 29 0 30 63 0.237 .254 (-7%) .319 (-1%) .375 (+1%) .694 (avg) 36.9
1990 CHC NL 84 171 22 47 4 2 5 20 7 8 40 0.275 .257 (+7%) .324 (-6%) .385 (+6%) .710 (avg) -43.6
1991 KCR AL 11 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1992 PIT NL 23 33 3 7 0 0 2 7 0 6 8 0.212 — — — — 0.0
1993 PIT NL 110 277 43 75 11 2 11 46 1 38 58 0.271 .265 (+2%) .332 (+8%) .403 (+10%) .735 (+9%) 547.4
1994 PIT NL 86 223 37 66 11 1 10 46 2 22 48 0.296 .269 (+10%) .338 (+5%) .424 (+15%) .763 (+11%) 430.8
1995 PIT NL 77 196 30 55 6 0 4 24 3 24 38 0.281 .266 (+5%) .337 (+6%) .417 (-11%) .755 (-3%) -53.2
1996 PIT NL 92 211 28 58 12 2 8 35 2 31 51 0.275 .269 (+2%) .340 (+8%) .426 (+9%) .767 (+8%) 376.3
1996 LAD NL 15 15 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0.200 — — — — 376.3
1997 CHC NL 102 143 19 43 8 0 5 32 1 19 34 0.301 .266 (+13%) .336 (+14%) .419 (+10%) .756 (+12%) 385.9
1998 HOU NL 93 131 12 27 7 0 0 4 1 14 45 0.206 .266 (-23%) .335 (-14%) .420 (-38%) .755 (-28%) -671.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 NLDS2 HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000
1996 NLDS1 LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 433 351 661 18 22 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CLE OF 10 9 26 0 0 0
1987 CLE OF 13 12 24 1 0 0
1988 CLE OF 23 17 36 0 2 0
1989 CLE OF 21 16 27 0 1 0
1990 CHN OF 39 35 60 2 0 0
1991 KCA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 PIT OF 8 7 10 0 0 0
1993 PIT OF 91 75 132 3 6 1
1994 PIT OF 57 54 107 5 3 1
1995 PIT OF 61 44 98 1 4 0
1996 PIT OF 61 45 80 3 1 1
1996 LAN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1997 CHN OF 25 20 39 2 2 0
1998 HOU OF 22 16 22 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 215
Right Field 228
Designated Hitter 109

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 HOU NL $700,000
1997 CHN NL $450,000
1996 PIT NL $800,000
1995 PIT NL $647,233
1994 PIT NL $380,000
1993 PIT NL $180,000
1990 CHN NL $195,000
1989 CLE AL $97,500
1988 CLE AL $72,000
Total Career Earnings $3,521,733

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jackson State University Jackson MS 1981, 1982, 1983