Horace Clarke was a switch-hitting second baseman in pinstripes from 1965-1974, during the lean years. Over 10 seasons and 1,237 games, he batted .257 with 27 home runs and 303 RBI. His best season came in 1966, when he posted a .705 OPS with 6 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 159 | 690 | 81 | 173 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 35 | 37 | 23 | .251 | .286 | .310 | .596 |
| 1971 | 160 | 630 | 77 | 157 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 41 | 64 | 43 | 17 | .249 | .320 | .317 | .637 |
| 1972 | 147 | 547 | 65 | 132 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 56 | 44 | 18 | .241 | .315 | .302 | .617 |
| 1973 | 148 | 590 | 60 | 155 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 47 | 48 | 11 | .263 | .317 | .308 | .625 |
| 1974 | 24 | 47 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .234 | .294 | .255 | .549 |
| Career | 1237 | 4751 | 547 | 1221 | 151 | 23 | 27 | 303 | 358 | 360 | 153 | .257 | .309 | .316 | .625 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Horace Clarke born?
Horace Clarke was born in Frederiksted, VI, USA. Horace Clarke went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1965-1974, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Horace Clarke's career stats with the Yankees?
Horace Clarke compiled a .257 batting average, 27 home runs, 303 RBI, and 1,221 hits across 1,237 games for the New York Yankees. Horace Clarke's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1965-1974 seasons.