Terry Clark, baseball player, 1988-1997

Terry Clark

Born: 10/18/1960 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-07-07 | Final Game: 1997-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Terry Lee Clark

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Biography

Terry Clark was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1997. Born in 1960, Clark made his Major League Baseball debut on July 7, 1988, and concluded his playing days on September 20, 1997. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 10-23, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.54. He recorded a total of 109 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief. Clark played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition towards more specialized pitching roles and the increasing importance of the bullpen. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Clark's perseverance and adaptability on the mound earned him respect within the sport. His journey through the leagues exemplified the challenges faced by many pitchers during the late 20th century, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 23 91 27 2 1 1 232.3 299 143 21 89 109 5.54 0

Career ERA 5.54 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1988 LAA AL 6 6 15 15 2 1 0 94.0 120 53 31 39 5.07 3.73 (-36%) -
1989 LAA AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 11.0 13 6 3 7 4.91 3.71 (-32%) -
1990 HOU NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 6 3 2 13.50 — 0.0
1995 ATL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 3 2 5 2 4.91 — 0.0
1995 BAL AL 2 5 38 0 0 0 1 39.0 40 15 15 18 3.46 4.45 (+22%) 39.4
1996 KCR AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 17.3 28 15 7 12 7.79 4.61 (-69%) -
1996 HOU NL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 6.3 16 8 2 5 11.37 — 0.0
1997 CLE AL 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 26.3 29 18 13 13 6.15 4.39 (-40%) -459.6
1997 TEX AL 1 4 9 5 0 0 0 30.7 41 20 10 11 5.87 4.39 (-34%) -345.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 0.667 0.667 1.333 0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +154.6% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +102.1% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +66.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +82.5% above 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
1988 LAA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 HOU NL 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1995 ATL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 BAL AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 KCR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 HOU NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 TEX AL 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 91 27 22 33 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CAL P 15 15 8 13 0 0
1989 CAL P 4 2 0 2 0 0
1990 HOU P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1995 ATL P 3 0 1 1 0 1
1995 BAL P 38 0 1 2 1 0
1996 KCA P 12 0 2 1 0 0
1996 HOU P 5 0 1 3 0 1
1997 CLE P 4 4 3 4 0 0
1997 TEX P 9 5 6 7 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 91

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 TEX AL $200,000
1996 KCA AL $180,000
1995 BAL AL $135,000
1989 CAL AL $85,000
Total Career Earnings $600,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount San Antonio College Walnut CA 1979