Rickey Clark

Born: 3/21/1946 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-22 | Final Game: 1972-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rickey Charles Clark

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Biography

Rickey Clark was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1972. Born in 1946, Clark made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his five-season career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 32 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Clark was known for his strikeout capability, recording a total of 236 strikeouts throughout his tenure on the mound. Although he notched only 2 saves, his contributions were significant in various pitching roles, including starting and relief appearances. His performance during the late 1960s and early 1970s contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, as teams began to emphasize pitching depth and versatility, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	32	96	70	4	2	2	431.7	371	162	37	213	236	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.34 across their career seasons — near 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
1967	LAA	AL	12	11	32	30	1	1	0	174.0	144	50	69	81	2.59	3.30 (+22%)	-
1968	LAA	AL	1	11	21	17	0	0	0	94.3	74	37	54	60	3.53	2.98 (-18%)	-
1969	LAA	AL	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	9.7	12	6	7	6	5.59	3.61 (-55%)	-
1971	LAA	AL	2	1	11	7	1	1	1	44.0	36	14	28	28	2.86	3.47 (+17%)	-
1972	LAA	AL	4	9	26	15	2	0	1	109.7	105	55	55	61	4.51	3.26 (-38%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	126	3	13	0	0	0	0	0	2	55	0.103	0.117	0.103	0.220	-661.7

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OBP .117 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .103 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.220 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1967	LAA	AL	32	50	0	2	1	23	0.040	.242 (-83%)	.306 (-81%)	.357 (-89%)	.663 (-85%)	-661.7
1968	LAA	AL	21	28	2	3	0	14	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	LAA	AL	6	2	0	1	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	LAA	AL	11	15	1	4	0	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	LAA	AL	27	31	0	3	1	14	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0