Matt Clark, baseball player, 2014-2014

Matt Clark

Born: 12/10/1986 in West Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-09-02 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Matthew Terry Clark

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Biography

Matt Clark, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2014 to 2014. Primarily a position player, Clark made a brief but impactful appearance in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 16 games. During his tenure, he showcased his power-hitting abilities, recording 5 hits, including 3 home runs, and driving in 7 runs. His batting average was .185, reflecting the challenges he faced in making a significant mark at the major league level. Clark's career unfolded in an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on offensive production, where power hitters were increasingly valued. Despite the limited number of games he played, his ability to hit home runs indicated his potential to contribute to a team's power lineup. While he did not achieve the prolonged success that many players aspire to, Clark's brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the fierce competition and the slim margins that define a career in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 27 4 5 0 0 3 7 0 2 8 0.185 0.226 0.519 0.744 0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .519 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +34.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +6.3% 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
2014 MIL NL 16 27 4 5 0 0 3 7 0 2 8 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 7 51 3 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 MIL 1B 9 7 51 3 1 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9