Bill Clay

Born: 11/23/1874 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 10/12/1917 in York, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-08-08 | Final Game: 1902-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: LWeight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frederick C. Clay

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Biography

Bill Clay was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His career spanned from 1902 to 1908, during which he participated in a total of three Major League games. Clay’s contributions to the teams he played for were modest, yet he left an imprint on the sport during a formative period in baseball history. In his brief career, Clay recorded two hits in 3 at-bats, achieving a batting average of 0.25. He also tallied one run batted in, showcasing his potential as a position player, despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. While his time in the league was limited, Clay’s participation in Major League Baseball during its early years highlights the diverse roster of players that contributed to the game’s evolution. His experience reflects the challenges and realities faced by many players in an era when the sport was still establishing its identity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1902	PHI	NL	3	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	3	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	OF	3	0	3	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3