Lou Clinton

Born: 10/13/1937 in Ponca City, OK, USA

Died: 12/6/1997 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-22 | Final Game: 1967-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Luciean Louis Clinton

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Biography

Lou Clinton was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1960 to 1967. Born in 1937, Clinton played primarily as a position player and made a significant impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 691 games, he recorded 532 hits, including 65 home runs, and drove in 269 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Known for his versatile playing style, Clinton contributed both offensively and defensively, showcasing his abilities in various roles on the field. Clinton's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of the home run. His 65 home runs illustrate his capacity for power, while his 12 stolen bases reflect a level of speed that added another dimension to his game. Although he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, Clinton's contributions to his teams and the sport were notable, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
691	2153	270	532	112	31	65	269	12	188	418	0.247	0.308	0.418	0.726	1310.8

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.726 vs. league average 0.694 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
1960	BOS	AL	96	298	37	68	17	5	6	37	4	20	66	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-14%)	.387 (-2%)	.711 (-8%)	-572.8
1961	BOS	AL	17	51	4	13	2	1	0	3	0	2	10	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.328 (-14%)	.399 (-17%)	.727 (-15%)	-138.2
1962	BOS	AL	114	398	63	117	24	10	18	75	2	34	79	0.294	.257 (+14%)	.326 (+7%)	.393 (+37%)	.719 (+24%)	1625.7
1963	BOS	AL	148	560	71	130	23	7	22	77	0	49	118	0.232	.246 (-6%)	.308 (-5%)	.371 (+12%)	.680 (+4%)	329.3
1964	BOS	AL	37	120	15	31	4	3	3	6	1	9	33	0.258	.250 (+3%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (+10%)	.690 (+5%)	77.2
1964	LAA	AL	91	306	30	76	18	0	9	38	3	31	40	0.248	.250 (-1%)	.312 (+1%)	.377 (+5%)	.690 (+3%)	77.2
1965	LAA	AL	89	222	29	54	12	3	1	8	2	23	37	0.243	.245 (-1%)	.310 (+2%)	.371 (-9%)	.682 (-4%)	-148.1
1965	KC1	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-148.1
1965	CLE	AL	12	34	2	6	1	0	1	2	0	3	7	0.176	—	—	—	—	-148.1
1966	NYY	AL	80	159	18	35	10	2	5	21	0	16	27	0.220	.248 (-11%)	.309 (-7%)	.376 (+7%)	.685 (+1%)	-28.8
1967	NYY	AL	6	4	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	619	556	1083	47	23	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	BOS	OF	89	81	165	4	6	2
1961	BOS	OF	13	13	30	3	0	0
1962	BOS	OF	103	97	185	6	4	1
1963	BOS	OF	146	146	319	7	6	0
1964	BOS	OF	35	31	59	6	0	1
1964	LAA	OF	86	83	123	12	2	3
1965	CAL	OF	73	59	107	6	2	1
1965	KC1	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1965	CLE	OF	9	9	15	1	1	0
1966	NYA	OF	63	36	80	2	2	0
1967	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0