Clint Hurdle

Born: 7/30/1957 in Big Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-18 | Final Game: 1987-06-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Clinton Merrick Hurdle

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Biography

Clint Hurdle was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1987. Over the course of his career, he participated in 515 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder. Hurdle accumulated 360 hits, including 32 home runs, and he recorded 193 RBIs with a batting average of .259. Known for his strong work ethic and team-oriented approach, he contributed to the teams he played for with both his offensive capabilities and defensive reliability. Hurdle's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, spanning the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, a time marked by the evolution of player training and strategy. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, Hurdle's contributions on the field were significant, particularly in the context of the teams he represented. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and later managerial roles, further solidifying his legacy within the game. Hurdle's journey from player to leader illustrated his deep understanding of the sport and the ability to inspire future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
515	1391	162	360	81	12	32	193	1	176	261	0.259	0.341	0.403	0.745	1608.4

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.718 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
1977	KCR	AL	9	26	5	8	0	0	2	7	0	2	7	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	KCR	AL	133	417	48	110	25	5	7	56	1	56	84	0.264	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+8%)	.378 (+5%)	.702 (+6%)	549.3
1979	KCR	AL	59	171	16	41	10	3	3	30	0	28	24	0.240	.265 (-10%)	.329 (+4%)	.397 (-3%)	.727 (avg)	23.3
1980	KCR	AL	130	395	50	116	31	2	10	60	0	34	61	0.294	.264 (+11%)	.326 (+7%)	.387 (+18%)	.714 (+13%)	932.7
1981	KCR	AL	28	76	12	25	3	1	4	15	0	13	10	0.329	.255 (+29%)	.320 (+33%)	.368 (+50%)	.688 (+42%)	554.0
1982	CIN	NL	19	34	2	7	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	NYN	NL	13	33	3	6	2	0	0	2	0	2	10	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	NYN	NL	43	82	7	16	4	0	3	7	0	13	20	0.195	.257 (-24%)	.323 (-3%)	.390 (-10%)	.714 (-7%)	-67.4
1986	STL	NL	78	154	18	30	5	1	3	15	0	26	38	0.195	.257 (-24%)	.325 (-4%)	.395 (-24%)	.720 (-15%)	-383.5
1987	NYN	NL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
14	33	2	11	1	1	0	1	5	6	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	AWDIV	KCA	3	11	0	3	0	0	0	1	1	0.273
1980	ALCS	KCA	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1980	WS	KCA	4	12	1	5	1	0	0	2	1	0.417
1978	ALCS	KCA	4	8	1	3	0	1	1	2	3	0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	92	79	714	47	8	78
3B	15	9	4	23	5	2
C	22	15	98	7	0	0
OF	329	279	568	19	21	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	KCA	OF	9	6	17	0	0	0
1978	KCA	1B	52	49	412	25	6	47
1978	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1978	KCA	OF	78	68	132	5	6	1
1979	KCA	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1979	KCA	OF	50	47	88	2	3	0
1980	KCA	OF	126	109	233	8	10	1
1981	KCA	OF	28	26	59	1	0	0
1982	CIN	OF	17	9	17	2	1	0
1983	NYN	3B	9	8	1	15	4	2
1983	NYN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1985	NYN	C	17	12	79	6	0	0
1985	NYN	OF	10	7	10	1	1	0
1986	SLN	1B	39	30	301	22	2	31
1986	SLN	3B	4	1	2	8	1	0
1986	SLN	C	5	3	19	1	0	0
1986	SLN	OF	10	6	12	0	0	0
1987	NYN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0