Stu Clarke, baseball player, 1929-1930

Stu Clarke

Born: 1/24/1906 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 8/26/1985 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-07-12 | Final Game: 1930-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Stuart Clarke

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Biography

Stu Clarke was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to 1930. Born in 1906, he played primarily as a position player and made a mark in the early days of Major League Baseball. During his time in the league, he appeared in 61 games, achieving a batting average of .273 with 51 hits, including 2 home runs and 23 RBIs. Clarke also showcased his speed on the basepaths, recording 3 stolen bases throughout his career. Clarke's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Although his time in the majors was brief, his contributions as a player were significant for the teams he represented. His solid batting performance and ability to drive in runs demonstrated the potential for impact players emerging during this dynamic time in baseball history. After his retirement, Clarke's legacy remained a part of the narrative of the early 20th-century game, reflecting the experiences of many athletes who navigated the challenges of the era.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 6.0 0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0.500 0.571 0.833 1.404

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 8.0 6.0 0 3.0 0 1.0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0.500 0.571 0.833 1.404

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 187 22 51 5 8 2 23 3 20 21 0.273 0.346 0.417 0.763 -139.3

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .292 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.763 vs. league average 0.776 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
1929 PIT NL 57 178 20 47 5 7 2 21 3 19 21 0.264 .289 (-9%) .353 (-4%) .415 (-3%) .769 (-3%) -139.3
1930 PIT NL 4 9 2 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0.444 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 10 5 0 0
3B 15 0 12 18 1 3
SS 41 0 73 132 18 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PIT 2B 1 0 4 1 0 0
1929 PIT 3B 15 0 12 18 1 3
1929 PIT SS 41 0 73 132 18 19
1930 PIT 2B 2 0 6 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 15
Shortstop 41