Bob Clemens, baseball player, 1914-1914

Bob Clemens

Born: 8/9/1886 in Odessa, MO, USA

Died: 4/5/1964 in Marshall, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-17 | Final Game: 1914-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Robert Baxter Clemens

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Biography

Bob Clemens, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the early 20th century. He played as a position player during a time when the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Clemens' major league career spanned from September 17, 1914, to October 2, 1914, during which he appeared in 7 games. In those games, he recorded 3 hits and drove in 3 runs, finishing with a batting average of .231. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Clemens' contributions to his team reflected the competitive spirit of the era. His career, albeit short, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the players who laid the groundwork for future generations, even if their time in the spotlight was limited.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 13 1 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 0.231 0.375 0.385 0.760 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.760 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — +14.8% above 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
1914 SLA AL 7 13 1 3 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 5 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 SLA OF 5 0 5 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Missouri Valley College Marshall MO 1906, 1907