Ace Parker, baseball player, 1937-1938

Ace Parker

Born: 5/17/1912 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

Died: 11/6/2013 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-24 | Final Game: 1938-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clarence McKay Parker

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Biography

Ace Parker, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1938. Primarily known as a position player, Parker made his mark during a time when the sport was evolving in the wake of the Great Depression, which brought unique challenges and opportunities to athletes. Throughout his career, he appeared in 94 games, compiling 37 hits, 2 home runs, and 25 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .179. His speed on the base paths was noted, as he recorded 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Although Parker's offensive statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in other players of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in terms of versatility and team dynamics. Parker's career came during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more power-focused styles that would emerge in later years. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Ace Parker's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the resilience and passion of the athletes of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
94 207 20 37 5 1 2 25 1 14 33 0.179 0.231 0.242 0.472 -1332.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 36.0% 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
1937 PHA AL 38 94 8 11 0 1 2 13 0 4 17 0.117 .276 (-58%) .342 (-55%) .398 (-49%) .740 (-52%) -878.3
1938 PHA AL 56 113 12 26 5 0 0 12 1 10 16 0.230 .272 (-16%) .341 (-14%) .392 (-30%) .734 (-23%) -453.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 18 0 32 29 2 5
3B 9 0 3 16 1 1
OF 5 0 8 0 1 0
SS 45 0 65 90 11 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 PHA 2B 9 0 10 10 0 2
1937 PHA OF 5 0 8 0 1 0
1937 PHA SS 19 0 36 50 9 10
1938 PHA 2B 9 0 22 19 2 3
1938 PHA 3B 9 0 3 16 1 1
1938 PHA SS 26 0 29 40 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 18
Third Base 9
Shortstop 45
Left Field 2
Center Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1935, 1936