Bill Clemensen, baseball player, 1939-1946

Bill Clemensen

Born: 6/20/1919 in New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Died: 2/18/1994 in Alta, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-22 | Final Game: 1946-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: William Melville Clemensen

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Biography

Bill Clemensen was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919. His career spanned from 1939 until April 21, 1946, a period that included the tumultuous years of World War II, which significantly impacted the availability of players in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Clemensen played in a total of 31 games, achieving a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.57. He recorded 19 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league. Clemensen's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the mid-20th century, as pitchers began to adapt to a more competitive batting environment. Despite a relatively brief career in the majors, his contributions on the mound during this era of baseball are a testament to the resilience and talent of players who participated during a challenging historical period. While his statistics may not place him among the sport's greats, Clemensen remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the spirit of the game during a time of change and uncertainty.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 15 2 1 0 0 42.0 39 26 0 27 19 5.57 0

Career ERA 5.57 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 41.6% 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
1939 PIT NL 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 27.0 32 22 20 13 7.33 4.28 (-71%) -256.0
1941 PIT NL 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 7 4 7 4 2.77 3.94 (+30%) 42.8
1946 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 10 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.200 0.200 0.300 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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 PIT NL 12 6 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1941 PIT NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 0 4 12 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PIT P 12 0 3 11 1 1
1941 PIT P 2 0 1 1 1 0
1946 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15