Clay Dalrymple

Born: 12/3/1936 in Chico, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-24 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Clayton Errol Dalrymple

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Biography

Clay Dalrymple was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1960 to 1971. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Dalrymple appeared in 1,079 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher. He accumulated 710 hits over his career, which included 55 home runs and 327 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .233. A versatile player, he also contributed modestly on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. Dalrymple played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a period of more offensive production. His tenure included time with notable teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, where he was respected for his defensive capabilities behind the plate. Despite not being a dominant offensive force, his contributions to the teams he played for and his ability to handle pitching staffs made him a valued player in the league during his time. After retiring in 1971, Dalrymple left a legacy as an integral part of the teams he represented, remembered for his grit and determination on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1079	3042	243	710	98	23	55	327	3	387	403	0.233	0.322	0.335	0.657	-1937.9

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.690 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	PHI	NL	82	158	11	43	6	2	4	21	0	15	21	0.272	.255 (+7%)	.323 (+6%)	.387 (+6%)	.711 (+6%)	177.1
1961	PHI	NL	129	378	23	83	11	1	5	42	0	30	30	0.220	.258 (-15%)	.328 (-14%)	.399 (-26%)	.727 (-21%)	-1572.2
1962	PHI	NL	123	370	40	102	13	3	11	54	1	70	32	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.326 (+20%)	.393 (+6%)	.719 (+12%)	1192.3
1963	PHI	NL	142	452	40	114	15	3	10	40	0	45	55	0.252	.246 (+2%)	.308 (+6%)	.371 (-2%)	.680 (+2%)	261.2
1964	PHI	NL	127	382	36	91	16	3	6	46	0	39	40	0.238	.250 (-5%)	.312 (-3%)	.377 (-9%)	.690 (-6%)	-501.6
1965	PHI	NL	103	301	14	64	5	5	4	23	0	34	37	0.213	.245 (-13%)	.310 (-6%)	.371 (-19%)	.682 (-13%)	-665.2
1966	PHI	NL	114	331	30	81	13	3	4	39	0	60	57	0.245	.248 (-2%)	.309 (+18%)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (+2%)	448.6
1967	PHI	NL	101	268	12	46	7	1	3	21	1	36	49	0.172	.242 (-29%)	.306 (-11%)	.357 (-33%)	.663 (-23%)	-998.1
1968	PHI	NL	85	241	19	50	9	1	3	26	1	22	57	0.207	.236 (-12%)	.298 (-9%)	.340 (-15%)	.638 (-12%)	-487.4
1969	BAL	AL	37	80	8	19	1	1	3	6	0	13	8	0.237	.248 (-4%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (+5%)	.689 (+6%)	90.5
1970	BAL	AL	13	32	4	7	1	0	1	3	0	7	4	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	BAL	AL	23	49	6	10	1	0	1	6	0	16	13	0.204	—	—	—	—	116.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1969	WS	BAL	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1003	869	5557	566	78	79

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	PHI	C	48	32	172	25	7	3
1961	PHI	C	122	107	551	86	14	10
1962	PHI	C	119	107	635	61	9	11
1963	PHI	C	142	135	881	90	19	16
1964	PHI	C	124	110	737	61	7	11
1965	PHI	C	102	85	657	70	5	10
1966	PHI	C	110	95	615	48	5	5
1967	PHI	C	97	80	558	59	4	7
1968	PHI	C	80	71	463	34	5	3
1969	BAL	C	30	23	116	17	0	2
1970	BAL	C	11	10	78	8	0	0
1971	BAL	C	18	14	94	7	3	1