Clyde Mashore, baseball player, 1969-1973

Clyde Mashore

Born: 5/29/1945 in Concord, CA, USA

Died: 1/24/2016 in Brentwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-07-11 | Final Game: 1973-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Clyde Wayne Mashore

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Biography

Clyde Mashore was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. During his career, he appeared in 241 games primarily as a position player. Known for his versatility on the field, Mashore contributed to his teams with a blend of speed and defensive skill. He accumulated a total of 87 hits, 8 home runs, and 47 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .208. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the base paths, recording 11 stolen bases. Mashore's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by a shift in player dynamics and the growing emphasis on power hitting. Despite not achieving overwhelming offensive numbers, his contributions were significant in terms of team depth and defensive capabilities. After his retirement from professional baseball on September 30, 1973, Mashore's legacy as a player who persevered through the challenges of the game during that era is remembered by those who appreciate the nuances of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
241 419 58 87 15 1 8 47 11 43 102 0.208 0.278 0.305 0.583 -977.8

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1969 CIN NL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 WSN NL 13 25 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 4 11 0.160 — — — — 0.0
1971 WSN NL 66 114 20 22 5 0 1 7 1 10 22 0.193 .249 (-23%) .316 (-19%) .365 (-28%) .682 (-24%) -454.0
1972 WSN NL 93 176 23 40 7 1 3 23 6 14 41 0.227 .243 (-7%) .310 (-10%) .353 (-7%) .664 (-9%) -315.9
1973 WSN NL 67 103 12 21 3 0 3 14 4 15 28 0.204 .256 (-21%) .325 (-8%) .378 (-15%) .703 (-12%) -207.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 175 102 216 7 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 MON OF 10 6 12 0 0 0
1971 MON 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1971 MON OF 47 27 59 0 2 0
1972 MON OF 74 41 80 3 1 0
1973 MON 2B 1 1 0 0 0 0
1973 MON OF 44 28 65 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 86
Center Field 49
Right Field 53