George Clark

Born: 5/19/1891 in Smithland, IA, USA

Died: 11/14/1940 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-05-16 | Final Game: 1913-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: George Myron Clark

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Biography

George Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career spanned a brief period in the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues from 1913 until mid-July of the same year, during which he appeared in 11 games. As a position player, Clark showcased his abilities primarily as a hitter, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.5, having recorded 2 hits in his limited opportunities at the plate. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his fleeting presence in the league reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the pre-Deadball Era, a time noted for its emphasis on base running and pitching. Although Clark's career was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during its formative years. His time in the majors serves as a reminder of the era's challenges and the high turnover among players as teams sought to find the right combination for success. Clark's story, while not one of towering statistics, is a testament to the countless athletes who aspired to leave their mark in America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	11	1	0	0	0	19.0	22	19	1	19	5	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 193.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1913	NYY	AL	0	1	11	1	0	0	0	19.0	22	19	19	5	9.00	3.07 (-194%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	4	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.750	1.250	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +92.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +53.7% above league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +117.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.250 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +86.3% above 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
1913	NYY	AL	11	4	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	0	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	NYA	P	11	0	0	6	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Iowa State University	Ames	IA	1911