Earl Clark

Born: 11/6/1907 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/16/1938 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-08-17 | Final Game: 1934-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Bailey Earl Clark

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Biography

Earl Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1907, who played as a position player from 1927 until his retirement on May 25, 1934. Over the course of his career, he participated in 293 games, showcasing a strong batting average of .291 that highlighted his offensive capabilities during a time when the game was evolving. Known for his agility on the base paths, Clark recorded 11 stolen bases in addition to his offensive contributions, which included 240 hits, 4 home runs, and 81 RBIs. Clark's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in Major League Baseball. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his team's run production made him a valuable asset, even as the game began to embrace more power-hitting strategies. Although he played a relatively short career, his performance left a lasting impression, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	826	122	240	41	7	4	81	11	37	79	0.291	0.324	0.372	0.696	-768.5

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 6.1% 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
1927	BSN	NL	13	44	6	12	1	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BSN	NL	28	112	18	34	9	1	0	10	0	4	8	0.304	.280 (+8%)	.342 (-1%)	.395 (+2%)	.737 (avg)	-9.4
1929	BSN	NL	84	279	43	88	13	3	1	30	6	12	30	0.315	.289 (+9%)	.353 (-2%)	.415 (-5%)	.769 (-4%)	-229.4
1930	BSN	NL	82	233	29	69	11	3	3	28	3	7	22	0.296	.293 (+1%)	.354 (-10%)	.429 (-5%)	.784 (-7%)	-376.7
1931	BSN	NL	16	50	8	11	2	0	0	4	1	7	4	0.220	.276 (-20%)	.338 (-7%)	.388 (-33%)	.726 (-21%)	-153.0
1932	BSN	NL	50	44	11	11	2	0	0	4	1	2	7	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	BSN	NL	7	23	3	8	1	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.348	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	SLA	AL	13	41	4	7	2	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0