Lance Clemons, baseball player, 1971-1974

Lance Clemons

Born: 7/6/1947 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/22/2008 in Brooksville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-08-12 | Final Game: 1974-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Lance Levis Clemons

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Biography

Lance Clemons was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1974. Born in 1947, Clemons made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in Major League Baseball, as the game was beginning to see changes in pitching styles and offensive strategies. Throughout his time in the league, he played for various teams, contributing to the pitching staff with a competitive spirit. Clemons concluded his career with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.06 over his time on the mound. He recorded a total of 23 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, though he did not register any saves during his tenure. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance typically associated with standout pitchers, Clemons’s role in the game was significant during a time when the sport was evolving. His contributions on the field helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers in an ever-changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 1 19 4 0 0 0 35.7 42 24 4 21 23 6.06 0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 75.2% 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
1971 KCR AL 1 0 10 3 0 0 0 24.0 26 11 12 20 4.12 3.47 (-19%) -
1972 STL NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 5.3 8 6 5 2 10.12 — -
1974 BOS AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.3 8 7 4 1 9.95 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 8 5 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0.250 0.333 0.875 1.208 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .875 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +141.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.208 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +77.6% 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
1971 KCR AL 10 7 4 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1972 STL NL 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 BOS AL 6 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 19 4 2 6 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 KCA P 10 3 1 4 1 0
1972 SLN P 3 1 0 1 0 0
1974 BOS P 6 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester PA 1967, 1968