Clay Touchstone, baseball player, 1928-1945

Clay Touchstone

Born: 1/24/1903 in Moore Township, PA, USA

Died: 4/28/1949 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-09-04 | Final Game: 1945-09-08

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

Full name: Clayland Maffitt Touchstone

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Biography

Clay Touchstone was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose career spanned from 1928 to 1945. Primarily recognized as a position player, Touchstone's time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in only 12 games. He recorded a total of 1 hit during his career, achieving a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that characterized the post-war years. Despite his limited statistical impact, Touchstone's career reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, as opportunities were often scarce and competition was fierce. His journey through the game offers a glimpse into the experiences of those who played in the shadow of larger baseball legends, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and stories that make up the history of the sport. Touchstone's legacy, though not defined by prolific numbers, remains a testament to the perseverance and passion of players who contributed to America’s pastime in its evolving landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 12 0 0 0 0 20.7 35 15 2 8 6 6.53 0

Career ERA 6.53 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 57.2% 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
1928 BSN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 15 4 2 1 4.50 — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 6 5 0 1 16.88 — 0.0
1945 CHW AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 14 6 6 4 5.40 3.67 (-47%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 31.7% 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
1928 BSN NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 CHW AL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 12 0 1 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 BSN P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1929 BSN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 CHA P 6 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 12