Jim Clark

Born: 9/21/1927 in Baggaley, PA, USA

Died: 10/24/1990 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-08-17 | Final Game: 1948-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: James Clark

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Biography

Jim Clark was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short span in 1948, making his mark during a transitional period in the game, shortly after World War II and before the advent of the modern offensive explosion that would characterize the following decades. Over the course of his career, Clark appeared in 9 games, where he recorded 3 hits, culminating in a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Clark's time in the majors was limited, playing only from August 17 to September 8, 1948. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition for roster spots was fierce, and opportunities were limited. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, Clark's journey exemplified the dedication and passion of players who pursued their dreams in the face of adversity, leaving an indelible mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	12	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 30.5% 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
1948	WSN	AL	9	12	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
SS	1	0	2	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	WS1	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1948	WS1	SS	1	0	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	1