Jerald Clark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jerald Clark |
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| Left fielder | |||
| Born: August 10, 1963 Crockett, Texas, U.S. |
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| September 19, 1988, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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| July 17, 1995, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| Batting average | .257 | ||
| Home runs | 44 | ||
| Runs batted in | 208 | ||
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Jerald Dwayne Clark (born August 10, 1963) is a former American professional outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for several teams, including the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Yakult Swallows in Japan, and the Minnesota Twins. Jerald also has a brother, Phil Clark, who played in the major leagues.
Jerald Clark went to Lamar University and played for their baseball team, the Lamar Cardinals. He was chosen by the San Diego Padres in the 12th round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft. This meant the Padres picked him to join their team. He made his first appearance in a Major League Baseball game with the Padres on September 19, 1988. His last game in MLB was on July 17, 1995.
Clark was also a part of the very first Colorado Rockies team. This team started playing in Major League Baseball in 1993.
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Joining the Colorado Rockies
How Jerald Clark Joined the Rockies
On November 17, 1992, Jerald Clark was chosen by the Colorado Rockies. This happened during a special event called an expansion draft. The Rockies were a new team joining MLB, and they picked players from other teams. Clark was the 7th player chosen from the San Diego Padres.
A Smart Play: Stealing Home
Jerald Clark's Rare Stolen Base
In 1992, while playing for the San Diego Padres, Jerald Clark did something very rare in baseball: he stole home plate. Stealing home means running from third base to home plate and scoring a run while the pitcher is throwing the ball.
During a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dodgers' catcher Mike Scioscia and their manager Tommy Lasorda went to the pitcher's mound. They were talking about their strategy for the game. Clark noticed that they had not called a time-out. This meant the game was still officially happening.
Clark quickly realized this and sprinted towards home plate. He surprised the Dodgers and scored a run! This was a very smart play by Clark. It was also a bit embarrassing for the Dodgers because they weren't paying attention.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
