Pat Clements

Born: 2/2/1962 in McCloud, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-09 | Final Game: 1992-09-27

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

Full name: Patrick Brian Clements

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Biography

Pat Clements was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1992. Born in 1962, he made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Clements was known for his solid command and ability to handle pressure situations, which was reflected in his career statistics. He finished his career with a record of 17-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, and amassed 158 strikeouts alongside 12 saves. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Clements contributed to his teams with versatility, often taking on crucial roles in both starting and relief pitching. His ability to perform effectively in high-leverage situations underscored his importance in the bullpen, a role that became increasingly vital as teams began to emphasize relief pitching in their strategies. Clements' career, while perhaps not adorned with the accolades of some contemporaries, showcased the depth of talent present in baseball during his era, providing a reliable option for managers looking to solidify their pitching staff. His legacy is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	11	288	2	0	0	12	360.3	362	151	17	160	158	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1985	LAA	AL	5	0	41	0	1	62.0	47	23	25	19	3.34	3.89 (+14%)	-
1985	PIT	NL	0	2	27	0	2	34.3	39	14	15	17	3.67	3.89 (+6%)	113.7
1986	PIT	NL	0	4	65	0	2	61.0	53	19	32	31	2.80	3.97 (+29%)	513.6
1987	NYY	AL	3	3	55	0	7	80.0	91	44	30	36	4.95	4.29 (-15%)	-
1988	NYY	AL	0	0	6	1	0	8.3	12	6	4	3	6.48	—	-
1989	SDP	NL	4	1	23	1	0	39.0	39	17	15	18	3.92	3.71 (-6%)	-
1990	SDP	NL	0	0	9	0	0	13.0	20	6	7	6	4.15	3.86 (-8%)	-
1991	SDP	NL	1	0	12	0	0	14.3	13	6	9	8	3.77	3.91 (+4%)	-
1992	SDP	NL	2	1	27	0	0	23.7	25	7	12	11	2.66	3.75 (+29%)	-
1992	BAL	AL	2	0	23	0	0	24.7	23	9	11	9	3.28	3.75 (+12%)	68.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
288	17	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0.059	0.059	0.059	0.118	0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 81.8% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 84.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.118 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 83.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1985	LAA	AL	41	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	PIT	NL	27	3	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1986	PIT	NL	65	6	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	NYY	AL	55	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	NYY	AL	6	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	SDP	NL	23	6	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1990	SDP	NL	9	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	SDP	NL	12	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	SDP	NL	27	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	BAL	AL	23	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	288	2	22	72	1	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	CAL	P	41	0	2	15	1	2
1985	PIT	P	27	0	0	3	0	0
1986	PIT	P	65	0	7	11	0	1
1987	NYA	P	55	0	5	15	0	2
1988	NYA	P	6	1	1	1	0	0
1989	SDN	P	23	1	1	8	0	1
1990	SDN	P	9	0	3	2	0	0
1991	SDN	P	12	0	0	3	0	1
1992	SDN	P	27	0	1	7	0	0
1992	BAL	P	23	0	2	7	0	2