Clyde Engle

Born: 3/19/1884 in Dayton, OH, USA

Died: 12/26/1939 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-12 | Final Game: 1916-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur Clyde Engle

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Biography

Clyde Engle was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made significant contributions to the game during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1909 to 1916, a period that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. Engle played in 836 games, showcasing his versatility and tenacity on the field as a position player. Over the course of his career, he amassed 748 hits, 12 home runs, and 318 runs batted in, demonstrating a solid offensive presence. His career batting average of .265 reflected his ability to make consistent contact, while his total of 128 stolen bases highlighted his speed and base-running acumen. Engle's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, and his contributions were part of that larger narrative. Known for his hustle and determination, he carved out a niche as a reliable player, contributing to the success of his teams in the National League. Engle's legacy remains a testament to the hard work and dedication of players in the early days of professional baseball, and he is remembered for his role in the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
836	2822	373	748	101	39	12	318	128	271	293	0.265	0.335	0.341	0.676	1989.1

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.659 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
1909	NYY	AL	135	492	66	137	20	5	3	71	18	47	55	0.278	.244 (+14%)	.306 (+13%)	.312 (+14%)	.618 (+14%)	1304.6
1910	NYY	AL	5	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BOS	AL	106	363	59	96	18	7	2	38	12	31	47	0.264	.249 (+6%)	.317 (+3%)	.326 (+13%)	.644 (+8%)	0.0
1911	BOS	AL	146	514	58	139	13	3	2	48	24	51	53	0.270	.266 (+1%)	.336 (+2%)	.356 (-11%)	.693 (-4%)	-304.9
1912	BOS	AL	58	171	32	40	5	3	0	18	12	28	19	0.234	.268 (-13%)	.335 (+4%)	.358 (-17%)	.694 (-7%)	-114.9
1913	BOS	AL	143	498	75	144	17	12	2	50	28	53	41	0.289	.259 (+11%)	.325 (+12%)	.345 (+11%)	.670 (+11%)	1166.0
1914	BOS	AL	59	134	14	26	2	0	0	9	4	14	11	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.322 (-15%)	.339 (-38%)	.661 (-27%)	-556.4
1914	BUF	FL	32	110	12	28	4	1	0	12	5	11	18	0.255	.255 (avg)	.322 (+2%)	.339 (-9%)	.661 (-4%)	-556.4
1915	BUF	FL	141	501	56	131	22	8	3	71	24	34	43	0.261	.250 (+4%)	.318 (-2%)	.332 (+7%)	.651 (+3%)	112.3
1916	CLE	AL	11	26	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	3	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1912	WS	BOS	3	3	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	255	0	2286	118	44	103
2B	81	26	119	185	19	20
3B	163	47	165	313	61	20
OF	276	146	576	34	26	9
SS	9	6	14	25	7	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	NYA	OF	134	132	299	17	18	5
1910	NYA	OF	3	3	6	0	1	0
1910	BOS	2B	27	26	41	83	6	7
1910	BOS	3B	51	47	53	119	16	7
1910	BOS	OF	15	11	26	2	0	1
1910	BOS	SS	7	6	9	19	7	2
1911	BOS	1B	65	0	550	43	15	24
1911	BOS	2B	13	0	16	35	6	3
1911	BOS	3B	51	0	50	108	28	7
1911	BOS	OF	10	0	20	1	0	0
1912	BOS	1B	25	0	209	8	5	11
1912	BOS	2B	15	0	25	27	5	3
1912	BOS	3B	11	0	9	18	3	1
1912	BOS	OF	1	0	0	1	0	0
1912	BOS	SS	2	0	5	6	0	0
1913	BOS	1B	133	0	1239	57	17	55
1913	BOS	OF	2	0	2	2	0	1
1914	BOS	1B	29	0	280	10	7	13
1914	BOS	2B	5	0	6	6	0	1
1914	BOS	3B	3	0	1	2	0	0
1914	BOS	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1914	BUF	3B	23	0	31	25	7	2
1914	BUF	OF	9	0	12	3	0	0
1915	BUF	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1915	BUF	2B	21	0	31	34	2	6
1915	BUF	3B	17	0	16	29	3	3
1915	BUF	OF	100	0	211	8	7	2
1916	CLE	1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
1916	CLE	3B	7	0	5	12	4	0
1916	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0