Otis Clymer

Born: 1/27/1876 in Pine Grove, PA, USA

Died: 2/27/1926 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1913-08-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Otis Edgar Clymer

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Biography

Otis Clymer was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 14, 1905, to August 8, 1913, playing primarily as a position player. Clymer participated in 385 games over his career, where he amassed 355 hits, a batting average of .267, and contributed 98 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 83 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and add excitement to the game. Clymer played during an era when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. His modest power was exemplified by his two home runs, but his overall contributions came from his consistent hitting and base-running prowess. While not a household name, Clymer's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of ballplayers in his time, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
385	1330	182	355	42	19	2	98	83	99	153	0.267	0.322	0.332	0.653	946.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.627 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
1905	PIT	NL	96	365	74	108	11	5	0	23	23	19	39	0.296	.248 (+19%)	.307 (+8%)	.322 (+10%)	.629 (+9%)	499.5
1906	PIT	NL	11	45	7	11	0	1	0	1	1	3	2	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	PIT	NL	22	66	8	15	2	0	0	4	4	5	3	0.227	.245 (-7%)	.304 (+2%)	.308 (-17%)	.613 (-7%)	-40.0
1907	WSN	AL	57	206	30	65	5	5	1	16	18	18	24	0.316	.245 (+29%)	.304 (+25%)	.308 (+30%)	.613 (+28%)	-40.0
1908	WSN	AL	110	368	32	93	11	4	1	35	19	20	39	0.253	.240 (+5%)	.298 (-2%)	.306 (+2%)	.605 (avg)	-82.4
1909	WSN	AL	45	138	11	27	5	2	0	6	7	17	25	0.196	.244 (-20%)	.306 (-7%)	.312 (-17%)	.618 (-12%)	-232.8
1913	CHC	NL	30	105	16	24	5	1	0	7	9	14	18	0.229	.259 (-12%)	.325 (-2%)	.345 (-15%)	.670 (-8%)	-116.5
1913	BSN	NL	14	37	4	12	3	1	0	6	2	3	3	0.324	—	—	—	—	-116.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	1	15	1	3	1
2B	13	8	14	18	2	1
3B	2	0	2	0	1	0
OF	326	288	458	33	32	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	PIT	1B	1	0	2	1	0	0
1905	PIT	OF	89	87	137	7	2	5
1906	PIT	OF	11	11	17	1	2	0
1907	PIT	1B	1	1	13	0	3	1
1907	PIT	OF	15	15	24	0	2	0
1907	WS1	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1907	WS1	OF	51	51	79	4	8	0
1908	WS1	2B	13	8	14	18	2	1
1908	WS1	3B	2	0	2	0	1	0
1908	WS1	OF	82	84	81	16	7	7
1909	WS1	OF	41	40	44	3	4	1
1913	CHN	OF	26	0	54	2	4	0
1913	BSN	OF	11	0	22	0	3	0