Clint Courtney

Born: 3/16/1927 in Hall Summit, LA, USA

Died: 6/16/1975 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-29 | Final Game: 1961-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clinton Dawson Courtney

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Biography

Clint Courtney was a professional baseball player born in 1927 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1961. Known primarily as a position player, Courtney played in 946 games throughout his career, achieving 750 hits and a batting average of .268. He contributed 38 home runs and 313 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team offensively. His playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, which earned him recognition as TSN Rookie of the Year during his debut season. Courtney's career unfolded during an era of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more modern offensive game. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his consistent contributions and reliable performance solidified his role within the teams he played for. With a total of 3 stolen bases, he demonstrated the capacity to add versatility to his game, though he was primarily known for his hitting prowess. Clint Courtney's legacy is marked by his dedication to the sport and his impact on the teams he represented throughout his decade-long career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
946	2796	260	750	126	17	38	313	3	264	143	0.268	0.339	0.366	0.705	-878.7

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.720 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
1951	NYY	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	SLA	AL	119	413	38	118	24	3	5	50	0	39	26	0.286	.252 (+13%)	.326 (+7%)	.369 (+7%)	.696 (+7%)	513.4
1953	SLA	AL	106	355	28	89	12	2	4	19	0	25	20	0.251	.264 (-5%)	.335 (-10%)	.397 (-17%)	.733 (-14%)	-978.2
1954	BAL	AL	122	397	25	107	18	3	4	37	2	30	7	0.270	.261 (+3%)	.333 (-3%)	.390 (-8%)	.723 (-6%)	-448.4
1955	CHW	AL	19	37	7	14	3	0	1	10	0	7	0	0.378	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	WSN	AL	75	238	26	71	8	4	2	30	0	19	9	0.298	.258 (+15%)	.332 (+5%)	.393 (-1%)	.726 (+2%)	0.0
1956	WSN	AL	101	283	31	85	20	3	5	44	0	20	10	0.300	.258 (+16%)	.331 (+9%)	.397 (+12%)	.728 (+11%)	572.9
1957	WSN	AL	91	232	23	62	14	1	6	27	0	16	11	0.267	.257 (+4%)	.323 (+7%)	.391 (+6%)	.715 (+6%)	330.6
1958	WSN	AL	134	450	46	113	18	0	8	62	1	48	23	0.251	.257 (-3%)	.324 (+2%)	.394 (-13%)	.719 (-6%)	-396.1
1959	WSN	AL	72	189	19	44	4	1	2	18	0	20	19	0.233	.256 (-9%)	.323 (-5%)	.392 (-24%)	.715 (-16%)	-485.6
1960	BAL	AL	83	154	14	35	3	0	1	12	0	30	14	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.323 (+16%)	.387 (-31%)	.711 (-10%)	-80.6
1961	KC1	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	BAL	AL	22	45	3	12	2	0	0	4	0	10	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	802	516	3556	379	50	63

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	NYA	C	1	0	3	1	1	0
1952	SLA	C	113	0	487	69	2	7
1953	SLA	C	103	0	436	47	10	7
1954	BAL	C	111	105	539	53	6	8
1955	CHA	C	17	10	49	4	0	2
1955	WS1	C	67	61	252	29	5	4
1956	WS1	C	76	66	290	35	7	7
1957	WS1	C	59	51	288	35	2	6
1958	WS1	C	128	122	682	64	7	17
1959	WS1	C	53	48	213	11	3	2
1960	BAL	C	58	43	246	23	7	2
1961	BAL	C	16	10	71	8	0	1