Jermaine Clark facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: September 29, 1976 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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| April 3, 2001, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| May 24, 2005, for the Oakland Athletics | |||
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| Batting average | .154 | ||
| Runs batted in | 9 | ||
| Stolen bases | 3 | ||
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Jermaine Marcel Clark, born on September 29, 1976, is a former American baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for different teams from 2001 to 2005.
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Early Baseball Days
Jermaine Clark grew up in Berkeley, California. He went to Will C. Wood High School and later studied at the University of San Francisco.
College Summer Baseball Success
In 1996, Jermaine played collegiate summer baseball for the Chatham A's. This team was part of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was a star player there, earning a spot on the league's all-star team. He also helped his team win the league championship. Because of his great performance, he was named co-MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the league's playoffs.
Joining Professional Baseball
After his impressive college summer, Jermaine Clark was chosen by the Seattle Mariners. This happened in the 5th round of the 1997 MLB Draft. This was a big step towards his dream of playing in the major leagues.
Major League Career
Jermaine Clark made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on April 3, 2001. He played for the Detroit Tigers.
Teams Jermaine Played For
During his time in the big leagues, Jermaine played for several teams. Besides the Detroit Tigers, he also played for the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Oakland Athletics. His last MLB game was in 2005.
Jermaine's Positions and Stats
In his 46 games in the major leagues, Jermaine played different positions. He was a second baseman and also played all three outfield spots. His batting average during his MLB career was .154.
After Playing Baseball
After his playing career ended, Jermaine Clark continued to work in baseball. He used his experience to help other players.
Scouting and Coaching Roles
Jermaine worked as a scout for the Oakland Athletics. A scout's job is to find new talented players. He also served as an assistant coach for the baseball team at Fresno State University.
Current Role in Baseball
As of 2025, Jermaine Clark is still involved in baseball. He works as the Northern California area scout for the Colorado Rockies. He helps the Rockies find new baseball talent in that region.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
