Dad Clarke

William H. Clarke

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut April 23, 1888
• Final Game October 15, 1898
• Born January 7, 1865 in Oswego, NY USA
• Died June 3, 1911 in Lorain, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Nicknamed "Dad" for how he looked older than his actual age, Dad Clarke had two big league trials go bust before becoming a workhorse of the New York Giants in the mid-1890s. Clarke was 18-15 with a 3.39 ERA in 1895, spinning 281 2/3 innings, then fell to 17-24 with a 4.26 mark in 351 innings in 1896. He kicked around as a spare arm in the majors until 1898, passing away from a cerebral hemorrhage at 46.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1895 & 1896)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1896)

Related Sites

• Dad Clarke at the SABR Bio Project