Jim Clark

Born: 4/30/1947 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 1/14/2019 in Mira Loma, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-07-16 | Final Game: 1971-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Edward Clark

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Biography

Jim Clark, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He played in the major leagues for a short stint from July 16 to August 3, 1971. During this time, he appeared in 13 games, where he recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .167. Despite his limited opportunities at the plate, Clark's presence on the roster during this period reflected the dynamic and competitive nature of the early 1970s baseball landscape. Clark's career, though brief, occurred during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs, his experience in the majors is a testament to the challenges faced by players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His journey through professional baseball, albeit short, provides insight into the realities of a player's career path in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	18	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	7	0.167	0.250	0.278	0.528	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1971	CLE	AL	13	18	2	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	7	1	1	2
OF	3	2	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	CLE	1B	1	1	7	1	1	2
1971	CLE	OF	3	2	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Left Field	2
Right Field	1