Otey Clark

Born: 5/22/1915 in Boscobel, WI, USA

Died: 10/20/2010 in Boscobel, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

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

Full name: William Otis Clark

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Biography

Otey Clark was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the 1945 season, a year marked by the lingering effects of World War II and the integration of African American players into the sport. Born in 1915, Clark made his debut on April 17, 1945, showcasing his skills in a challenging era for baseball, where many stars were serving in the military. He concluded his playing career on September 30, 1945, leaving behind a brief but notable legacy. Throughout his career, Clark compiled a record of 4-4 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.07, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. He struck out a total of 20 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite the limited opportunities he encountered. Though he did not record any saves during his time in the league, his contributions during a pivotal moment in baseball history reflect the resilience and adaptability of players during a time of great change in the sport. Otey Clark remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his role in a season that represented both the struggles and triumphs of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	12	9	4	1	0	82.0	86	28	6	19	20	3.07	0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 16.2% better 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
1945	BOS	AL	4	4	12	9	4	1	0	82.0	86	28	19	20	3.07	3.67 (+16%)	-512.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	24	0	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.208	0.269	0.208	0.478	0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.478 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1945	BOS	AL	12	24	0	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	4	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BOS	P	12	0	4	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12