Ron Clark

Born: 1/14/1943 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-11 | Final Game: 1975-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Bruce Clark

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Biography

Ron Clark, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1966 to 1975. Primarily serving as a position player, Clark played in 230 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility, he contributed to his teams with a total of 100 hits, including 5 home runs and 43 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .189. His speed on the bases was showcased through 4 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Clark's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving in terms of player diversity and competitive dynamics. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his presence in the league during the late 1960s and early 1970s contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during a time when teams were beginning to emphasize both power and speed in their lineups. After retiring on September 26, 1975, Ron Clark left a legacy that reflects the journey of many athletes in the game, emphasizing that every player, regardless of stats, plays a role in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
230	530	40	100	16	3	5	43	4	41	98	0.189	0.249	0.258	0.508	-2046.7

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 24.9% 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
1966	MIN	AL	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	MIN	AL	20	60	7	10	3	1	2	11	0	4	9	0.167	.242 (-31%)	.306 (-30%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (-15%)	-172.4
1968	MIN	AL	104	227	14	42	5	1	1	13	3	16	44	0.185	.236 (-22%)	.298 (-18%)	.340 (-33%)	.638 (-26%)	-966.8
1969	MIN	AL	5	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SE1	AL	57	163	9	32	5	0	0	12	1	13	29	0.196	.248 (-21%)	.320 (-19%)	.369 (-39%)	.689 (-30%)	0.0
1971	OAK	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	OAK	AL	14	15	1	4	2	0	0	1	0	2	4	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	ATL	AL	22	54	8	10	1	1	2	5	0	5	11	0.185	.243 (-24%)	.310 (-19%)	.353 (-1%)	.664 (-9%)	0.0
1975	PHI	NL	1	1	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
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	37	17	50	66	4	14
3B	99	50	37	133	18	10
SS	81	67	119	186	16	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	MIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	MIN	3B	16	15	7	34	5	0
1968	MIN	2B	10	4	10	16	1	1
1968	MIN	3B	52	12	17	51	5	4
1968	MIN	SS	43	38	56	106	11	14
1969	MIN	3B	2	2	0	1	0	0
1969	SE1	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1969	SE1	2B	5	4	9	7	1	2
1969	SE1	3B	15	13	5	29	3	1
1969	SE1	SS	38	29	63	80	5	14
1972	OAK	2B	11	3	12	10	0	5
1972	OAK	3B	3	0	0	3	0	1
1972	ML4	2B	11	6	19	33	2	6
1972	ML4	3B	10	8	8	15	5	4