Clay Van Alstyne

Born: 5/24/1900 in Stuyvesant, NY, USA

Died: 1/5/1960 in Hudson, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-08-20 | Final Game: 1928-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clayton Emory Van Alstyne

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Biography

Clay Van Alstyne was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made his mark in the sport during a brief career from 1927 to 1928. Primarily a position player, Van Alstyne played in a total of 6 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 2 hits, including a notable home run, and finished his career with a batting average of .25. His contributions at the plate also included 1 run batted in, showcasing his potential during his limited time in the league. Van Alstyne's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Great Depression, which would significantly impact the sport and its players. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, the legacy of players like Van Alstyne represents the many athletes who aspired to make their mark in an era characterized by both competition and the burgeoning popularity of baseball in America. While he did not achieve extensive statistical success, his journey reflects the dreams and determination of countless players striving to reach the highest level of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	24.3	29	14	0	13	5	5.18	0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 26.1% 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
1927	WSN	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	1	0	0	3.00	—	-
1928	WSN	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	21.3	26	13	13	5	5.48	4.13 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	3	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	3	0.250	0.333	0.625	0.958	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .625 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +58.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.958 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +30.0% 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
1927	WSN	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	WSN	AL	4	8	3	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	WS1	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
1928	WS1	P	4	0	0	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6