Clyde Kluttz

Born: 12/12/1917 in Rockwell, NC, USA

Died: 5/12/1979 in Salisbury, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-20 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Clyde Franklin Kluttz

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Biography

Clyde Kluttz was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1942 to 1952. Born in 1917, Kluttz made a name for himself as a versatile position player during an era marked by the challenges of World War II and the subsequent transition into the post-war baseball landscape. Over the course of his career, he played in 656 games, compiling 510 hits and a respectable batting average of .268. His offensive contributions included 19 home runs and 212 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs when it counted. Known for his solid hitting and dependable defensive skills, Kluttz also showcased speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated the complexities of a league that was beginning to see the integration of players and the evolving dynamics of the game. Kluttz's contributions to the teams he played for during a pivotal era in baseball history solidified his legacy as a respected figure in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
11.0	11.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.182	0.182	0.182	0.364

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	11.0	11.0	1.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.182	0.182	0.182	0.364

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
656	1903	172	510	90	8	19	212	5	132	119	0.268	0.318	0.354	0.671	-1430.4

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.694 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
1942	BSN	NL	72	210	21	56	10	1	1	31	0	7	13	0.267	.253 (+5%)	.323 (-9%)	.349 (-3%)	.672 (-6%)	-280.3
1943	BSN	NL	66	207	13	51	7	0	0	20	0	15	9	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.324 (-9%)	.346 (-19%)	.671 (-14%)	-483.0
1944	BSN	NL	81	229	20	64	12	2	2	19	0	13	14	0.279	.261 (+7%)	.325 (-2%)	.357 (+5%)	.683 (+2%)	5.6
1945	BSN	NL	25	81	9	24	4	1	0	10	0	2	6	0.296	.260 (+14%)	.328 (-5%)	.354 (+4%)	.683 (avg)	-30.2
1945	NY1	NL	73	222	25	62	14	0	4	21	1	15	10	0.279	.260 (+7%)	.328 (+1%)	.354 (+12%)	.683 (+6%)	-30.2
1946	NY1	NL	5	8	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	STL	NL	52	136	8	36	7	0	0	14	0	10	10	0.265	.256 (+3%)	.328 (-4%)	.358 (-12%)	.687 (-8%)	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	73	232	26	70	9	2	6	42	1	17	18	0.302	.262 (+15%)	.336 (+5%)	.376 (+16%)	.712 (+11%)	420.1
1948	PIT	NL	94	271	26	60	12	2	4	20	3	20	19	0.221	.263 (-16%)	.340 (-19%)	.379 (-14%)	.719 (-17%)	-921.7
1951	SLA	AL	4	4	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	WSN	AL	53	159	15	49	9	0	1	22	0	20	8	0.308	.260 (+18%)	.336 (+16%)	.385 (avg)	.721 (+7%)	0.0
1952	WSN	AL	58	144	7	33	5	0	1	11	0	12	11	0.229	.252 (-9%)	.326 (-10%)	.369 (-23%)	.696 (-17%)	-412.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	556	0	1893	331	49	46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BSN	C	57	200	29	5	5
1943	BSN	C	55	176	43	6	5
1944	BSN	C	58	199	40	5	5
1945	BSN	C	19	64	11	1	1
1945	NY1	C	57	195	32	5	5
1946	NY1	C	2	6	0	1	0
1946	SLN	C	49	177	24	4	4
1947	PIT	C	69	247	55	4	7
1948	PIT	C	91	298	54	8	8
1951	SLA	C	1	3	2	0	0
1951	WS1	C	46	165	14	6	2
1952	WS1	C	52	163	27	4	4