Jerald Clark

Born: 8/10/1963 in Crockett, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-19 | Final Game: 1995-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jerald Dwayne Clark

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Biography

Jerald Clark was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1995. Born in 1963, Clark played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 516 games throughout his career. He showcased a versatile skill set, finishing with 414 hits, 44 home runs, and 208 RBIs, which contributed to a career batting average of .257. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 17 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his offensive game. Clark's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the rise of power hitters and changing offensive strategies. His contributions on the field, while not always in the spotlight, reflected the evolving nature of the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s. After retiring on July 17, 1995, Clark left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who made the most of his opportunities in the major leagues. His journey through baseball exemplified the dedication and perseverance characteristic of many athletes of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
516	1609	170	414	79	16	44	208	17	83	295	0.257	0.301	0.408	0.709	-610.5

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.714 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
1988	SDP	NL	6	15	0	3	1	0	0	3	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	SDP	NL	17	41	5	8	2	0	1	7	0	3	9	0.195	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SDP	NL	53	101	12	27	4	1	5	11	0	5	24	0.267	.257 (+4%)	.324 (-8%)	.385 (+23%)	.710 (+9%)	108.1
1991	SDP	NL	118	369	26	84	16	0	10	47	2	31	90	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-9%)	.384 (-8%)	.708 (-9%)	-616.1
1992	SDP	NL	146	496	45	120	22	6	12	58	3	22	97	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-14%)	.377 (+2%)	.699 (-5%)	-731.3
1993	COL	NL	140	478	65	135	26	6	13	67	9	20	60	0.282	.265 (+7%)	.332 (-2%)	.403 (+10%)	.735 (+4%)	314.2
1995	MIN	AL	36	109	17	37	8	3	3	15	3	2	11	0.339	.266 (+27%)	.337 (+5%)	.417 (+32%)	.755 (+20%)	314.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	90	57	537	30	6	41
OF	380	356	736	26	13	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	SDN	OF	4	3	10	1	0	0
1989	SDN	OF	14	10	16	2	1	0
1990	SDN	1B	15	8	76	6	0	3
1990	SDN	OF	13	9	26	0	1	0
1991	SDN	1B	16	9	85	5	1	4
1991	SDN	OF	96	95	160	5	1	2
1992	SDN	1B	11	4	59	0	0	1
1992	SDN	OF	134	126	285	10	3	4
1993	COL	1B	37	29	284	16	5	29
1993	COL	OF	96	92	192	7	7	1
1995	MIN	1B	11	7	33	3	0	4
1995	MIN	OF	23	21	47	1	0	0