Chet Clemens

Born: 5/10/1917 in San Fernando, CA, USA

Died: 2/10/2002 in San Clemente, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-13 | Final Game: 1944-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chester Spurgeon Clemens

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Biography

Chet Clemens was a professional baseball player born in 1917 who played in the Major Leagues from 1939 until 1944. Primarily serving as a position player, Clemens had a brief career that spanned six seasons, during which he appeared in 28 games. He recorded 8 hits, achieving a batting average of .200, and contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) along with 1 stolen base. Despite not hitting any home runs, Clemens’ presence on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era, which was marked by World War II and the subsequent impact on the talent pool available for Major League teams. Clemens played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was grappling with the challenges of wartime manpower shortages. His limited playing time and modest career statistics did not overshadow his commitment to the sport during a unique time in history. While his numbers may not have placed him among the game's greats, Chet Clemens remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the tenacity and dedication of players who contributed to the game, even in the face of adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	40	9	8	1	1	0	3	1	3	5	0.200	0.256	0.275	0.531	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.531 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1939	BSN	NL	9	23	2	5	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	BSN	NL	19	17	7	3	1	1	0	2	0	2	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	0	19	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	BSN	OF	7	0	13	0	2	0
1944	BSN	OF	7	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	14