Lefty Clarke

Born: 3/8/1896 in Clarksville, MD, USA

Died: 3/11/1975 in Cheverly, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-10-02 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alan Thomas Clarke

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Biography

Lefty Clarke, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose career in the Major Leagues was notably brief. He played as a position player, appearing in just one game on October 2, 1921. Despite his limited exposure to the sport at the highest level, Clarke was a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and the foundations of modern baseball were being established. Clarke's career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this era, as he finished his lone game without securing any hits, runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, it highlights the competitive nature of the league and the difficulty of breaking into a roster filled with talented athletes. Lefty Clarke's story is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to greatness in the game, contributing to its history even in a limited capacity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	5.0	7	3	0	2	1	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 34.3% 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
1921	CIN	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	5.0	7	3	2	1	5.40	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	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 .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 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
1921	CIN	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
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	CIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1