Josh Clarke

Born: 3/8/1879 in Winfield, KS, USA

Died: 7/2/1962 in Ventura, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-06-15 | Final Game: 1911-05-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joshua Baldwin Clarke

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Biography

Josh Clarke was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1898 until 1911. Primarily playing as a position player, Clarke participated in 223 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He showcased his offensive capabilities with a total of 193 hits and recorded 5 home runs, while driving in 43 runs. His batting average stood at .239, reflecting the competitive nature of the early 20th century, when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive output. Clarke was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 51 stolen bases, which highlighted his agility and base-running acumen. His contributions during a formative period in baseball history helped shape the evolving strategies of the game. Although not a household name in the annals of baseball history, Clarke's career was emblematic of the dedication and skill required to thrive in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
223	809	118	193	18	9	5	43	51	135	139	0.239	0.351	0.302	0.653	1501.1

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — near 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
1898	LS3	NL	6	18	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	STL	NL	50	167	31	43	3	2	3	18	8	27	31	0.257	.248 (+4%)	.307 (+17%)	.322 (+9%)	.629 (+13%)	449.4
1908	CLE	AL	131	492	70	119	8	4	1	21	37	76	84	0.242	.240 (+1%)	.298 (+17%)	.306 (-9%)	.605 (+4%)	785.1
1909	CLE	AL	4	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BSN	NL	32	120	16	28	7	3	1	4	6	29	22	0.233	.266 (-12%)	.336 (+15%)	.356 (+3%)	.693 (+9%)	266.6