Clyde Spearman

Born: 7/23/1912 in Arkadelphia, AR, USA

Died: 2/13/1955 in New York, NY, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Clyde Spearman, born in 1912, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. Over the course of his career, Spearman has appeared in 254 games, showcasing his consistent offensive ability with a batting average of .288. Known for his versatility on the field, he has accumulated 269 hits, including 5 home runs and 108 RBIs, reflecting his capability as a reliable run producer. Additionally, Spearman has demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 20 bases throughout his career. As a player, Spearman's style combines a strong batting approach with an ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. His performances are particularly notable in the context of the modern game, where offensive production and base running are essential for team success. Spearman’s ongoing contributions to his team not only highlight his durability and skill but also position him as an influential figure in the current era of baseball, where players are often expected to excel in multiple facets of the game. His career continues to inspire young athletes and fans alike, illustrating the enduring excitement and competitiveness of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
254	934	161	269	31	23	5	108	20	107	3	0.288	0.368	0.387	0.754	1143.9

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.754 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — +5.3% above 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
1932	PC	IND	5	11	0	4	0	1	0	2	1	1	0	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	NBY	IND	21	76	17	26	5	2	1	6	1	10	0	0.342	.278 (+23%)	.340 (+25%)	.392 (+27%)	.733 (+26%)	355.1
1935	NBY	IND	7	34	7	9	0	1	1	3	1	1	0	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	NYC	NN2	17	67	12	17	2	2	0	7	1	6	1	0.254	.279 (-9%)	.342 (-5%)	.399 (-14%)	.742 (-10%)	0.0
1936	NYC	NN2	42	162	31	54	11	5	2	34	4	14	2	0.333	.283 (+17%)	.349 (+13%)	.404 (+24%)	.753 (+19%)	532.8
1938	PS	NN2	65	245	41	74	10	5	1	28	2	29	0	0.302	.272 (+11%)	.341 (+11%)	.392 (+1%)	.734 (+5%)	290.2
1939	PS	NN2	27	93	13	20	1	2	0	7	1	15	0	0.215	.274 (-22%)	.342 (-5%)	.393 (-32%)	.735 (-19%)	-277.4
1940	NYC	NN2	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	CAG	NAL	4	17	4	8	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.471	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CAG	NAL	13	35	6	5	0	0	0	2	2	5	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	BBB	NAL	43	160	27	48	1	4	0	18	7	21	0	0.300	.255 (+17%)	.324 (+19%)	.346 (+3%)	.671 (+11%)	357.1
1946	NBY	NN2	8	26	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	61	10	18	1	0	2	9	8	1	0.295

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	ALC	BBB	2	6	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0.333
1943	NWS	BBB	7	28	3	7	1	0	2	5	0	0.250
1935	NLC	NYC	7	27	5	9	0	2	7	2	1	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	248	246	376	17	15	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	PC	OF	3	3	3	0	0	0
1934	NBY	OF	21	21	21	4	2	0
1935	NBY	OF	7	7	12	0	0	0
1935	NYC	OF	17	16	25	1	1	1
1936	NYC	OF	41	41	45	2	3	0
1938	PS	OF	65	65	120	4	6	1
1939	PS	OF	27	27	42	1	2	0
1940	NYC	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0
1941	CAG	OF	4	4	6	2	0	0
1942	CAG	OF	10	10	16	0	0	0
1943	BBB	OF	43	43	69	2	1	0
1946	NBY	OF	8	7	13	1	0	1