Tex Clevenger

Born: 7/9/1932 in Visalia, CA, USA

Died: 8/24/2019 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Truman Eugene Clevenger

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Biography

Tex Clevenger was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1962. Born in 1932, Clevenger made his debut during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing competitiveness of the game and the gradual integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 36 wins and 37 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 361 strikeouts and secured 30 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Clevenger's playing style was characterized by his strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, which allowed him to navigate some of the most formidable lineups of his time. He contributed to the teams he played for with reliability and was recognized for his competitive spirit on the mound. Though his win-loss record was closely balanced, his contributions were vital in key situations, making him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. Clevenger's career, which spanned the late 1950s and early 1960s, reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during a period that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	37	307	40	6	2	30	694.7	706	323	62	298	361	4.18	0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 7.0% 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
1954	BOS	AL	2	4	23	8	1	0	0	67.7	67	36	29	43	4.79	3.90 (-23%)	-572.1
1956	WSN	AL	0	0	20	1	0	0	0	31.7	33	19	21	17	5.40	3.96 (-36%)	-
1957	WSN	AL	7	6	52	9	2	0	8	139.7	139	65	47	75	4.19	3.83 (-9%)	-
1958	WSN	AL	9	9	55	4	0	0	6	124.0	119	60	50	70	4.35	3.86 (-13%)	-
1959	WSN	AL	8	5	50	7	2	2	8	117.3	114	51	51	71	3.91	3.90 (avg)	-
1960	WSN	AL	5	11	53	11	1	0	7	128.7	150	60	49	49	4.20	3.82 (-10%)	-
1961	LAA	AL	2	1	12	0	0	0	1	16.0	13	3	13	11	1.69	4.03 (+58%)	-169.6
1961	NYY	AL	1	1	21	0	0	0	0	31.7	35	17	21	14	4.83	4.03 (-20%)	-
1962	NYY	AL	2	0	21	0	0	0	0	38.0	36	12	17	11	2.84	3.96 (+28%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
310	127	8	20	5	1	0	11	0	13	53	0.157	0.232	0.213	0.445	0.0

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1954	BOS	AL	25	14	2	3	1	0	0	0	5	0.214	—	—	—	—
1956	WSN	AL	20	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1957	WSN	AL	52	33	2	7	2	0	5	3	12	0.212	—	—	—	—
1958	WSN	AL	55	22	1	3	0	1	0	2	12	0.136	—	—	—	—
1959	WSN	AL	50	23	2	4	1	0	4	5	9	0.174	—	—	—	—
1960	WSN	AL	53	22	0	2	0	0	1	2	11	0.091	—	—	—	—
1961	LAA	AL	12	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1961	NYY	AL	21	4	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—
1962	NYY	AL	22	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—