Clarke Pittenger, baseball player, 1921-1929

Clarke Pittenger

Born: 2/24/1899 in Hudson, MI, USA

Died: 11/4/1977 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-15 | Final Game: 1929-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Clarke Alonzo Pittenger

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Biography

Clarke Pittenger was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1929. Primarily serving as a position player, Pittenger played in 373 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 252 hits, achieving a batting average of .263, which reflected his ability to contribute consistently at the plate during an era characterized by a transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive game. Pittenger's career included 83 RBIs and one home run, showcasing his capability to drive in runs, while also exhibiting speed on the bases with 27 stolen bases. His playing years coincided with a time when baseball was evolving, moving towards a game that increasingly emphasized power hitting and speed. Despite the challenges of competing in a rapidly changing sport, Pittenger established himself as a reliable player, contributing to his teams with a combination of solid hitting and base running skills. His contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
373 959 118 252 32 3 1 83 27 37 50 0.263 0.294 0.306 0.600 -3288.6

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1921 BOS AL 40 91 6 18 1 0 0 5 3 4 13 0.198 .286 (-31%) .344 (-33%) .395 (-47%) .739 (-40%) -639.4
1922 BOS AL 66 186 16 48 3 0 0 7 2 9 10 0.258 .285 (-10%) .345 (-13%) .397 (-31%) .743 (-23%) -750.3
1923 BOS AL 60 177 15 38 5 0 0 15 3 5 10 0.215 .282 (-24%) .344 (-31%) .390 (-38%) .734 (-35%) -1123.6
1925 CHC NL 59 173 21 54 7 2 0 15 5 12 7 0.312 .288 (+8%) .349 (+4%) .407 (-8%) .756 (-2%) -49.3
1927 CIN NL 31 84 17 23 5 0 1 10 4 2 5 0.274 .282 (-3%) .344 (-16%) .392 (-6%) .736 (-10%) -171.5
1928 CIN NL 40 38 12 9 0 1 0 4 2 0 1 0.237 — — — — 0.0
1929 CIN NL 77 210 31 62 11 0 0 27 8 5 4 0.295 .289 (+2%) .353 (-10%) .415 (-16%) .769 (-13%) -554.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 71 0 120 167 12 29
3B 77 0 84 146 14 14
OF 27 0 60 4 1 0
SS 136 0 245 378 41 70

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 BOS 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1921 BOS 3B 3 0 1 8 0 1
1921 BOS OF 27 0 60 4 1 0
1921 BOS SS 2 0 5 1 0 0
1922 BOS 3B 33 0 41 62 9 8
1922 BOS SS 29 0 47 86 13 11
1923 BOS 2B 42 0 77 86 7 12
1923 BOS 3B 3 0 8 6 0 0
1923 BOS SS 10 0 12 20 1 1
1925 CHN 3B 24 0 23 50 3 4
1925 CHN SS 24 0 48 77 8 10
1927 CIN 2B 20 0 37 66 4 15
1927 CIN 3B 2 0 1 0 1 0
1927 CIN SS 9 0 17 17 3 4
1928 CIN 2B 4 0 2 5 0 0
1928 CIN 3B 4 0 4 4 0 0
1928 CIN SS 12 0 9 24 4 7
1929 CIN 2B 4 0 4 10 1 2
1929 CIN 3B 8 0 6 16 1 1
1929 CIN SS 50 0 107 153 12 37

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 69
Third Base 77
Shortstop 137
Left Field 20
Center Field 4
Right Field 4