Clint Sodowsky, baseball player, 1995-1999

Clint Sodowsky

Born: 7/13/1972 in Ponca City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-04 | Final Game: 1999-05-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clint Rea Sodowsky

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Biography

Clint Sodowsky was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 1999. Born in 1972, he made his Major League Baseball debut during an era characterized by offensive explosion and heightened hitting statistics, often referred to as the "steroid era." Throughout his time in the league, Sodowsky played for several teams and showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, despite facing challenges in achieving consistency. Over the course of his career, Sodowsky compiled a record of 8-14 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.17. He recorded a total of 118 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete against some of the era's most formidable hitters. While he never notched a save, his role on the pitching staff was vital in providing innings and contributing to his team's overall efforts during a transformative period in baseball history. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Clint Sodowsky remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball, representing the perseverance and dedication of athletes during the late 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 14 106 20 0 0 0 183.7 214 126 21 117 118 6.17 0

Career ERA 6.17 vs. league average 4.52 across their career seasons — 36.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1995 DET AL 2 2 6 6 0 0 0 23.3 24 13 18 14 5.01 4.45 (-13%) -1169.4
1996 DET AL 1 3 7 7 0 0 0 24.3 40 32 20 9 11.84 4.61 (-157%) -2034.5
1997 PIT NL 2 2 45 0 0 0 0 52.0 49 21 34 51 3.63 4.39 (+17%) -440.3
1998 AZ NL 3 6 45 6 0 0 0 77.7 86 49 39 42 5.68 4.43 (-28%) -
1999 STL NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 6.3 15 11 6 2 15.63 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 13 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.308 0.308 0.385 0.692 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1995 DET AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 PIT NL 45 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 46 10 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 106 20 13 20 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 DET P 6 6 2 1 0 0
1996 DET P 7 7 3 2 0 0
1997 PIT P 45 0 3 5 0 0
1998 ARI P 45 6 4 12 1 1
1999 SLN P 3 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 106

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 ARI NL $214,000
1996 DET AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $323,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Connors State College Warner OK 1991