Wally Clement, baseball player, 1908-1909

Wally Clement

Born: 7/21/1881 in Auburn, ME, USA

Died: 11/1/1952 in Coral Gables, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-17 | Final Game: 1909-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wallace Oakes Clement

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Biography

Wally Clement was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in the game between 1908 and 1909. Born in 1881, Clement's career spanned just over a season, during which he appeared in 111 games primarily as a position player. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed a total of 96 hits, while maintaining a batting average of .253. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 18 runs and showcased his speed with 13 stolen bases, reflecting the playing style of the era that valued contact hitting and base running. Clement's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. Despite his brief tenure, he played a role in the evolution of the sport, contributing to the teams he was a part of with his hustle and determination. His legacy, while not one of overwhelming statistical dominance, serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the early years of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 379 35 96 11 4 0 18 13 18 41 0.253 0.287 0.303 0.591 -216.5

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.591 vs. league average 0.612 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
1908 PHI NL 16 36 0 8 3 0 0 1 2 0 6 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1909 PHI NL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 BRO NL 92 340 35 88 8 4 0 17 11 18 33 0.259 .244 (+6%) .306 (-3%) .312 (-2%) .618 (-3%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 96 96 210 15 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PHI OF 8 8 31 1 0 1
1909 BRO OF 88 88 179 14 7 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 92
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tufts University Medford MA 1902