Fallback Batter

Tony Clark

NOT RANKED IN TOP 100
1995—2009
First Base
BORN
June 15, 1972, in Newton, KS
BATS / THROWS
Both / Right
HEIGHT / WEIGHT
6-8 / 205
PRIMARY TEAM
Detroit Tigers
.262
BATTING AVERAGE
1559
GAMES
12.2
WAR
.339
ON-BASE PCT
629
RUNS
15.9
WAR7
.485
SLUGGING
1188
HITS
10.3
WAR3
.824
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
251
HOME RUNS
1.3
WAR PER SEASON
The second-tallest player in big league history, Clark was a forward for the University of Arizona in college. He had a long, beautiful swing that produced 251 home runs, most of them for the Detroit Tigers. After his playing career, Tony ascended to leadership of the MLB Players Union.
1 -TIME
ALL-STAR

Compared to Hall of Fame First Basemen

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS WAR PER
Clark
12.2
15.9
12.3
10.3
14.1
1.3
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER
61.0
42.1
30.8
21.0
51.6
4.7

Where Does Tony Clark Rank Among First Basemen?

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EGG RANKING
WAR
WAR7
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE
WAR3
JAWS

Hall of Fame First Basemen Wins Above Replacement Comparison