Clem Koshorek, baseball player, 1952-1953

Clem Koshorek

Born: 6/20/1925 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

Died: 9/8/1991 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1953-04-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'4" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Clement John Koshorek

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Biography

Clem Koshorek, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1950s. His career spanned from April 15, 1952, to April 14, 1953, during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more dynamic and competitive era post-World War II. Koshorek played primarily as a position player, appearing in 99 games throughout his brief career. Koshorek finished with a batting average of .26, accumulating 84 hits and driving in 15 runs. While he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of the fabric of a changing game, as teams began to emphasize speed and contact hitting during this period. Though his time in the spotlight was short, Koshorek’s journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the myriad players who have contributed to the rich history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 323 27 84 17 0 0 15 4 26 40 0.260 0.319 0.313 0.632 -512.4

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 11.6% below 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
1952 PIT NL 98 322 27 84 17 0 0 15 4 26 39 0.261 .252 (+3%) .326 (-2%) .369 (-15%) .696 (-9%) -512.4
1953 PIT NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 27 0 54 72 5 11
3B 26 0 26 41 3 5
SS 33 0 69 119 10 31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PIT 2B 27 0 54 72 5 11
1952 PIT 3B 26 0 26 41 3 5
1952 PIT SS 33 0 69 119 10 31

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 26
Third Base 27
Shortstop 33