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Spider Clark

Spider Clark Notable

b. September 16, 1867 · Washington Nationals 1889, Buffalo Bisons 1890

Spider Clark divided two seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Washington Nationals from 1889, then the Buffalo Bisons through 1890.

Across 107 games he batted .262, with 106 hits and 64 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 18 doubles and 16 stolen bases. He went 0 and 0 with a 6.75 earned run average, pitching 4 innings in 1 game. He struck out 2.

He played 43 games in the outfield, with 70 putouts and 4 errors.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on September 16, 1867, and died on February 8, 1892. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1889 WHS 381451937 723 226188 .255
1890 BUF 692604569 1112 2520168 .265
Career 10740564106 1835 47263416 .262

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1890 BUF 0010 04.08 3226.75
Career 0010 04.08 322 6.75

On this day & linked events

1867

Born September 16, 1867

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1892

Died February 8, 1892

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