Clarence Currie

Born: 12/30/1878 in Glencoe, ON, CAN

Died: 7/15/1941 in Little Chute, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-25 | Final Game: 1903-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clarence Franklin Currie

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Biography

Clarence Currie was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1900s, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1903. Born in 1878, Currie competed during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of new pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 15-23 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Currie's pitching prowess was reflected in his tally of 111 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his capabilities as both a starter and a relief pitcher. While his career in the majors spanned just over a year, his contributions came during a time when the game was beginning to embrace the rise of more specialized roles within pitching staffs. Though not a household name, Currie's efforts on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	23	53	38	31	4	2	371.3	385	140	9	121	111	3.39	0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.14 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1902	CIN	NL	3	4	10	7	6	1	0	65.3	70	27	17	20	3.72	3.17 (-17%)	73.5
1902	STL	NL	7	5	15	12	10	2	0	124.7	125	36	35	30	2.60	3.17 (+18%)	-
1903	STL	NL	4	12	22	16	13	1	1	148.0	155	66	60	52	4.01	3.10 (-29%)	-
1903	CHC	NL	1	2	6	3	2	0	1	33.3	35	11	9	9	2.97	3.10 (+4%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	129	5	20	2	1	0	9	1	6	42	0.155	0.199	0.186	0.385	-438.2

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.385 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1902	CIN	NL	10	24	0	2	0	0	2	1	1	11	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	STL	NL	17	46	3	9	2	0	3	0	1	14	0.196	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	STL	NL	22	47	1	4	0	1	1	0	3	14	0.085	—	—	—	—	-438.2
1903	CHC	NL	6	12	1	5	0	0	3	0	1	3	0.417	—	—	—	—	-438.2