Clay Perry, baseball player, 1908-1908

Clay Perry

Born: 12/18/1881 in Rice Lake, WI, USA

Died: 1/16/1954 in Rice Lake, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-02 | Final Game: 1908-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Clayton Shields Perry

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Biography

Clay Perry was a professional baseball player born in 1881, whose brief Major League career spanned from September 2 to September 13, 1908. Primarily known as a position player, Perry played in a total of seven games during his time in the big leagues. Throughout this stint, he recorded two hits, contributing to a batting average of .118. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his time in the majors is a testament to the opportunities and challenges faced by players during the early 20th century. Perry's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, when the game was evolving both in terms of player skills and fan engagement. Although his time in the spotlight was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who sought to make their mark in the sport during an era characterized by its own unique challenges and dynamics. His legacy, while modest in statistical impact, reflects the passion and dedication inherent in the pursuit of a baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.118 0.167 0.118 0.284 0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — 53.0% 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
1908 DET AL 7 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 7 4 7 10 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 DET 3B 7 4 7 10 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison Madison WI 1904