Mike Clark

Born: 2/12/1922 in Camden, NJ, USA

Died: 1/25/1996 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-07-27 | Final Game: 1953-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael John Clark

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Biography

Mike Clark was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1922, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from July 27, 1952, to July 18, 1953. During his time in the league, Clark showcased his talents primarily as a reliever, contributing to the teams he played for with a record of 3-0. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.31 and recorded 27 strikeouts along with 1 save, reflecting his role in the pitching staff during the early 1950s. Competing in an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded approach of the 1950s, Clark's skill set was emblematic of the changing dynamics in baseball. While his career was relatively short, he participated in a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were beginning to adapt to new strategies that emphasized power and versatility. Clark's contributions on the mound, albeit limited in duration, remain part of the fabric of the sport's history during a pivotal time in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	0	35	6	0	0	1	61.0	78	36	4	35	27	5.31	0

Career ERA 5.31 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 35.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1952	STL	NL	2	0	12	4	0	0	0	25.3	32	17	14	10	6.04	3.70 (-63%)	-
1953	STL	NL	1	0	23	2	0	0	1	35.7	46	19	21	17	4.79	4.14 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1952	STL	NL	12	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	STL	NL	23	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	0	6	14	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	SLN	P	12	0	3	5	1	1
1953	SLN	P	23	0	3	9	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35