Morten Clark

Born: 12/19/1889 in Bristol, TN, USA

Died: 11/17/1943 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 130 lbs

Full name: Morten Avery Clark

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Biography

Morten Clark, born in 1889, is an active pitcher known for his resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, he has shown determination and a competitive spirit, contributing to his team's efforts despite facing challenges. With a current record of 2-7, Clark maintains an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, showcasing his ability to manage games and keep runs at bay. He has recorded 28 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower batters and provide crucial outs in high-pressure situations. As a pitcher in today's game, Clark represents a blend of traditional pitching techniques and modern strategies. While he has yet to secure a save, his ongoing presence in the league highlights the evolving role of pitchers and their importance in team dynamics. As he continues his career, Morten Clark is poised to make a lasting impact, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history while navigating the demands of the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 10 7 4 0 0 64.0 58 30 2 29 28 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 2.97 across their career seasons — 42.2% 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
1910 WBS WES 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 11.3 14 4 2 5 3.18 2.79 (-14%) -653.1
1911 PG EAS 1 3 4 4 2 0 0 26.7 25 17 16 14 5.74 3.37 (-70%) -345.6
1915 ABC WES 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 7.7 4 0 0 4 0.00 — 0.0
1918 ABC WES 0 2 3 1 1 0 0 18.3 15 9 11 5 4.42 2.83 (-56%) -330.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
497 1806 281 427 51 22 3 163 94 203 2 0.236 0.319 0.294 0.613 -2530.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1910 WBS WES 7 27 1 6 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1911 PG EAS 17 62 3 10 1 2 0 4 0 5 0 0.161 .266 (-39%) .336 (-33%) .356 (-32%) .693 (-33%) -344.1
1911 BRG EAS 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — -344.1
1912 WBS WES 5 19 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1913 WBS WES 12 45 14 12 2 4 0 7 2 8 0 0.267 — — — — 213.0
1914 BRG EAS 33 121 21 30 3 1 0 13 13 13 0 0.248 .255 (-3%) .322 (avg) .339 (-15%) .661 (-8%) -123.9
1915 ABC WES 53 178 18 26 1 0 0 20 21 28 0 0.146 .250 (-42%) .318 (-15%) .332 (-54%) .651 (-35%) -911.1
1916 ABC WES 40 143 32 39 4 1 0 18 13 18 0 0.273 .248 (+10%) .314 (+14%) .326 (-4%) .640 (+5%) 179.0
1917 ABC WES 56 189 14 39 7 2 0 19 5 16 0 0.206 .248 (-17%) .312 (-11%) .323 (-18%) .635 (-15%) -424.6
1918 ABC WES 34 106 15 30 3 1 0 18 2 9 0 0.283 .255 (+11%) .318 (+10%) .326 (+1%) .645 (+5%) 114.2
1919 NLG EAS 8 34 7 9 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.265 — — — — 0.0
1920 ABC NNL 77 300 54 90 10 4 0 13 16 31 0 0.300 .271 (+10%) .331 (+10%) .363 (-1%) .694 (+4%) 306.1
1921 ABC NNL 65 244 51 61 7 5 2 22 12 37 1 0.250 .286 (-13%) .344 (+3%) .395 (-13%) .739 (-5%) -138.2
1921 NLG EAS 2 8 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.125 — — — — -138.2
1922 ABC NNL 73 277 43 62 7 1 0 21 8 29 1 0.224 .285 (-22%) .345 (-12%) .397 (-35%) .743 (-25%) -1192.2
1923 BBS ECL 13 45 6 9 1 0 0 3 0 6 0 0.200 — — — — -208.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 6 19 28 4 4
3B 27 23 32 52 10 0
OF 43 9 52 9 6 2
P 10 0 6 32 1 2
SS 413 198 888 1106 235 120

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1910 WBS P 2 0 1 5 0 0
1910 WBS SS 6 0 12 18 3 0
1911 PG 2B 7 0 8 15 2 2
1911 PG OF 8 0 9 4 3 1
1911 PG P 4 0 5 15 1 0
1911 PG SS 1 0 2 2 1 0
1911 BRG OF 3 0 2 0 0 0
1912 WBS SS 5 0 9 12 4 0
1913 WBS SS 12 0 23 27 7 3
1914 BRG SS 33 0 87 86 16 10
1915 ABC OF 10 0 13 1 1 0
1915 ABC P 1 0 0 3 0 0
1915 ABC SS 44 0 86 128 31 13
1916 ABC SS 40 0 79 130 24 16
1917 ABC 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1917 ABC 3B 3 0 3 4 1 0
1917 ABC OF 8 0 13 3 0 1
1917 ABC SS 45 0 137 127 30 20
1918 ABC OF 4 0 1 0 0 0
1918 ABC P 3 0 0 9 0 2
1918 ABC SS 27 0 52 79 19 10
1919 NLG SS 8 8 14 22 3 2
1920 ABC 2B 3 3 5 6 2 1
1920 ABC SS 74 74 167 193 47 13
1921 ABC 3B 18 18 23 37 6 0
1921 ABC OF 5 5 10 1 2 0
1921 ABC SS 42 42 71 110 22 12
1921 NLG SS 2 2 5 9 2 0
1922 ABC 3B 6 5 6 11 3 0
1922 ABC OF 4 3 4 0 0 0
1922 ABC SS 65 64 130 147 22 20
1923 BBS 2B 3 3 5 6 0 1
1923 BBS OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1923 BBS SS 9 8 14 16 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 10
Second Base 14
Third Base 27
Shortstop 413
Left Field 12
Center Field 11
Right Field 20