Tom Clyde

Born: 8/17/1923 in Wachapreague, VA, USA

Died: 10/1/2005 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-31 | Final Game: 1943-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Thomas Knox Clyde

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Biography

Tom Clyde was a professional baseball player born in 1923, whose career spanned a brief period from 1943 to August 1, 1943. Primarily known as a position player, Clyde's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of four games played. Despite the challenges of the era, which was defined by World War II and its impact on the sport, Clyde made his mark by reaching the major leagues, a significant achievement during a time when many athletes were serving in the military. Throughout his short stint in the league, Clyde faced the fierce competition of his peers but did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career, though limited in statistics, serves as a reminder of the numerous players who, like him, contributed to the fabric of baseball during a tumultuous time in American history. Tom Clyde's journey reflects the resilience and determination of athletes in the face of adversity, leaving a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	7	6	1	4	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 157.1% 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
1943	PHA	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	7	6	4	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1943	PHA	AL	4	2	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	4	0	0	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHA	P	4	0	0	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Presbyterian College	Clinton	SC	1941, 1942, 1943