Watty Clark

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Watty Clark
Pitcher
Born: May 16, 1902
Died: March 4, 1972 (aged 69)
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 28, 1924
for the Cleveland Indians
Final game
May 9, 1937
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Career statistics
Pitching record     111-97
Earned run average     3.66
Strikeouts     643
Teams
Career highlights and awards

William Watson Clark (May 16, 1902 - March 4, 1972) born in St. Joseph, Louisiana was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1924), Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers (1927-33 and 1934-37) and New York Giants (1933-34).

He helped the Giants win the 1933 World Series.

He finished 20th in voting for the 1931 National League MVP for having a 14-10 Win-Loss record, 34 Games (28 Started), 16 Complete Games, 3 Shutouts, 2 Games Finished, 1 Save, 233 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 243 Hits Allowed, 86 Runs Allowed, 83 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Home Runs Allowed, 52 Walks, 96 Strikeouts, 1 Hit Batsmen, 3 Wild Pitches, 981 Batters Faced, 1 Balk, 3.20 ERA and a 1.264 WHIP.

He led the National League in Walks/9IP in 1930 (1.71) and 1935 (1.22), Innings in 1929 (279), Games Started in 1929 (36) and 1932 (36), Hits Allowed in 1929 (295), Losses in 1929 (19) and Batters Faced in 1929 (1,189).

He ranks 81st on the MLB Career Walks/9IP List (1.97). He also holds the Dodgers single season record for Walks/9IP (1.22 in 1935).

In 12 seasons he had a 111-97 Win-Loss record, 355 Games (206 Started), 91 Complete Games, 14 Shutouts, 84 Games Finished, 16 Saves, 1,747 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 1,897 Hits Allowed, 836 Runs Allowed, 711 Runs Allowed, 86 Home Runs Allowed, 383 Walks Allowed, 643 Strikeouts, 17 Hit Batsmen, 21 Wild Pitches, 7,442 Batters Faced, 2 Balks, 3.66 ERA and a 1.305 WHIP.

He died in Clearwater, Florida at the age of 71.

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Preceded by
Jesse Petty		 Brooklyn Robins Opening Day
Starting pitcher
1929-1930		 Succeeded by
Jack Quinn
Preceded by
Waite Hoyt		 Brooklyn Dodgers Opening Day
Starting pitcher
1933		 Succeeded by
Van Mungo