Tacks Latimer, baseball player, 1898-1902

Tacks Latimer

Born: 11/30/1875 in Loveland, OH, USA

Died: 4/24/1936 in Loveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-10-01 | Final Game: 1902-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Clifford Wesley Latimer

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Biography

Tacks Latimer was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who played in the Major Leagues from 1898 to 1902. Primarily a position player, he had a brief career that spanned just over four seasons, during which he appeared in 27 games. Latimer recorded 19 hits, contributing to a batting average of .221, along with 7 runs batted in and 1 stolen base. Though he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, his role as a utility player showcased the versatility that was often required of players in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Latimer's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when hitting and power began to take on greater significance. While his career numbers may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, he nonetheless participated in the early development of professional baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. His time in the Major Leagues remains a testament to the many players who graced the diamond during this foundational era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 86 5 19 3 0 0 7 1 2 5 0.221 0.239 0.256 0.494 0.0

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .239 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.494 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1898 NY1 NL 5 17 1 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1899 LS3 NL 9 29 3 8 1 0 0 4 1 2 1 0.276 — — — — 0.0
1900 PIT NL 4 12 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1901 BLA AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1902 BRO NL 8 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.042 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 2 0
C 25 0 98 32 7 1
OF 2 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 NY1 C 4 0 16 8 3 1
1898 NY1 OF 2 0 0 0 1 0
1899 LS3 1B 1 0 0 0 2 0
1899 LS3 C 8 0 38 10 1 0
1900 PIT C 4 0 14 4 1 0
1901 BLA C 1 0 4 0 0 0
1902 BRO C 8 0 26 10 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25
First Base 1
Right Field 2