Otey Clark

Clark is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the Major Leagues during World War II . He made his Major League Debut on April 17, 1945 ( Opening Day ), pitching in relief against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium . His finest pitching effort that season came on September 19 in game 2 of a Doubleheader at Fenway Park . He hurled a Complete Game Shutout against the Philadelphia Athletics , winning by a score of 3-0.

Clark also defeated Bob Feller in the 1945 season, in Feller's first game back in baseball following World War II.

Season and career totals include a record of 4-4 in 12 Games Pitched , 9 Games Started , 4 Complete Games , 1 shutout, 3 Games Finished , and an ERA of 3.07 in 82 Innings Pitched . He Struck Out 20 and Walked 19. Also good with the bat and glove, Clark hit .208 (5-for-24) and handled 11 Chances in the field without an Error .

TRIVIA

Clark shares the exact same birthday (May 22, 1915) with former MLB pitcher and teammate Pinky Woods .

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