Harry Clarke

Born: 1/13/1861 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/3/1923 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-08-28 | Final Game: 1889-08-28

Full name: Harry Corson Clarke

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Biography

Harry Clarke, born in 1861, is a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, having played during the early years of the professional game. He made his Major League debut on August 28, 1889, a time when baseball was still evolving as America's pastime. Despite having a brief career that spanned only a single game, Clarke's presence in the league reflects the competitive spirit and challenges of the late 19th century, when many players sought to make their mark in a rapidly growing sport. In his lone appearance, Clarke did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .0. While his statistical output may not reflect the typical achievements of a successful player, his journey to the majors exemplifies the aspirations of many ballplayers of his era, who faced fierce competition and limited opportunities. Clarke's brief tenure in Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1889	WS8	NL	1	3	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
OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	WS8	OF	1	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	1