Jack Clements, baseball player, 1884-1900

Jack Clements

Born: 7/24/1864 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/23/1941 in Norristown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-22 | Final Game: 1900-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: John J. Clements

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Biography

Jack Clements was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1884 to 1900. Born in 1864, Clements played during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would follow in the early 1900s. Over his 16-year career, he appeared in 1,160 games, amassing 1,231 hits and achieving a solid batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 77 home runs and 687 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power at the plate. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 55 stolen bases, highlighting a well-rounded skill set that was valuable during a time when the game was evolving. Clements was known for his consistency and durability, playing a significant role on the teams he represented throughout his career. His contributions extended beyond just hitting, as he was a key player in an era that placed a premium on multi-dimensional athletes. As baseball was beginning to develop its modern identity, Clements' achievements helped pave the way for future generations of players, leaving an indelible mark on the game. His legacy endures, reminding fans of the rich history of baseball and the talents of those who played before the modern statistics era took hold.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1160 4295 619 1231 226 60 77 687 55 341 317 0.287 0.348 0.421 0.769 8607.8

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +18.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — +12.2% 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
1884 PHU UA 41 177 37 50 13 2 3 0 0 9 0 0.282 .243 (+16%) .278 (+14%) .327 (+31%) .606 (+23%) 568.3
1884 PHI NL 9 30 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.233 — — — — 568.3
1885 PHI NL 52 188 14 36 11 3 1 14 0 2 30 0.191 .244 (-22%) .287 (-31%) .325 (-8%) .613 (-19%) -613.2
1886 PHI NL 54 185 15 38 5 1 0 11 4 7 34 0.205 .246 (-17%) .302 (-23%) .331 (-27%) .634 (-25%) -733.4
1887 PHI NL 66 246 48 69 13 7 1 47 7 9 24 0.280 .270 (+4%) .331 (-5%) .373 (+8%) .705 (+2%) 3.0
1888 PHI NL 86 326 26 80 8 4 1 32 3 10 36 0.245 .238 (+3%) .290 (-5%) .319 (-5%) .610 (-5%) -298.3
1889 PHI NL 78 310 51 88 17 1 4 35 3 29 21 0.284 .263 (+8%) .334 (+4%) .357 (+7%) .691 (+6%) 312.5
1890 PHI NL 97 381 64 120 23 8 7 74 10 45 30 0.315 .260 (+21%) .336 (+16%) .351 (+35%) .687 (+26%) 1778.3
1891 PHI NL 107 423 58 131 29 4 4 75 3 43 19 0.310 .254 (+22%) .331 (+15%) .343 (+24%) .675 (+19%) 1507.6
1892 PHI NL 109 402 50 106 25 6 8 76 7 43 40 0.264 .244 (+8%) .316 (+7%) .327 (+27%) .644 (+17%) 1155.4
1893 PHI NL 94 376 64 107 20 3 17 80 3 39 29 0.285 .279 (+2%) .356 (+1%) .379 (+29%) .735 (+15%) 1045.7
1894 PHI NL 48 171 26 60 6 5 3 36 6 26 9 0.351 .309 (+13%) .379 (+21%) .435 (+14%) .814 (+17%) 701.1
1895 PHI NL 88 322 64 127 27 2 13 75 3 22 7 0.394 .296 (+33%) .361 (+23%) .399 (+53%) .761 (+39%) 2466.9
1896 PHI NL 57 184 35 66 5 7 5 45 2 17 14 0.359 .290 (+24%) .354 (+21%) .387 (+40%) .741 (+31%) 1045.8
1897 PHI NL 55 185 18 44 4 2 6 36 3 12 3 0.238 .291 (-18%) .354 (-14%) .387 (-2%) .741 (-8%) -279.7
1898 STL NL 99 335 39 86 19 5 3 41 1 21 13 0.257 .270 (-5%) .333 (-6%) .347 (+7%) .680 (avg) -52.3
1899 CL4 NL 4 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1900 BSN NL 16 42 6 13 1 0 1 10 0 3 0 0.310 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 8 0 47 4 1 3
3B 4 0 3 2 0 0
C 1076 0 4787 1082 394 94
OF 41 0 61 18 19 3
SS 4 0 7 10 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHU C 20 0 114 32 18 0
1884 PHU OF 22 0 28 14 13 2
1884 PHU SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 PHI C 9 0 51 16 14 1
1885 PHI C 41 0 181 47 28 2
1885 PHI OF 11 0 15 2 4 1
1886 PHI C 47 0 318 52 28 3
1886 PHI OF 7 0 16 2 2 0
1887 PHI 3B 4 0 3 2 0 0
1887 PHI C 59 0 328 79 26 8
1887 PHI SS 3 0 7 10 0 2
1888 PHI C 85 0 494 104 47 6
1888 PHI OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1889 PHI C 78 0 380 77 42 7
1890 PHI 1B 5 0 46 3 0 2
1890 PHI C 91 0 503 92 35 12
1891 PHI 1B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1891 PHI C 107 0 415 108 41 10
1892 PHI C 109 0 557 107 35 12
1893 PHI 1B 1 0 1 1 1 1
1893 PHI C 92 0 329 75 25 5
1894 PHI C 48 0 185 35 14 5
1895 PHI C 88 0 280 69 11 7
1896 PHI C 53 0 149 51 7 3
1897 PHI C 49 0 163 40 8 3
1898 SLN C 86 0 287 81 11 8
1899 CL4 C 4 0 8 7 1 0
1900 BSN C 10 0 45 10 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1076
First Base 8
Third Base 4
Shortstop 4
Left Field 8
Center Field 7
Right Field 26