Harry Clark, baseball player, 1903-1903

Harry Clark

Born: 3/20/1883 in Union City, OH, USA

Died: 6/8/1965 in Wauwatosa, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-11 | Final Game: 1903-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Harry Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played as a position player during a brief yet impactful career from 1903 to 1909. Within this short timeframe, Clark participated in 15 games, showcasing an impressive batting average of .308. His offensive contributions included 20 hits and 9 RBIs, reflecting his ability to perform effectively at the plate. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 5 bases throughout his career, which was notable for an era that was beginning to see a greater emphasis on aggressive base running. Although Clark's career did not extend over a long period, his performance during the early 20th century was indicative of the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach in baseball. Players like Clark laid the groundwork for future generations, emphasizing both skill and strategy. Despite not hitting any home runs, his consistent hitting and base-running prowess contributed to his teams during a transformative time in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 65 7 20 4 2 0 9 5 2 7 0.308 0.338 0.431 0.769 133.7

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +17.6% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .431 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +24.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — +16.1% 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
1903 CHW AL 15 65 7 20 4 2 0 9 5 2 7 0.308 .261 (+18%) .316 (+7%) .345 (+25%) .662 (+16%) 133.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 15 0 14 36 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 CHA 3B 15 0 14 36 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 15