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48. Will Clark

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48. Will Clark
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 13, 1964 in New Orleans, LA USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: April 08, 1986
  • Final Game: October 01, 2000
  • TSN All-Star - 1988
  • NLCS MVP - 1989
  • Silver Slugger - 1989
  • TSN All-Star - 1989
  • Gold Glove - 1991
  • Silver Slugger - 1991
  • TSN All-Star - 1991
  • MVP - 1987
  • MVP - 1988
  • MVP - 1989
  • MVP - 1991
  • MVP - 1994
  • Rookie of the Year - 1986
 
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Will Clark is a justifiable member of the Mississippi Sports and College Baseball Hall of Fame but it looks like the big one in Cooperstown will elude him as he failed to get past his first year of eligibility.  A look at his career makes you wonder why he couldn’t get past that elusive first ballot.

Nicknamed “The Thrill”, Will Clark became an instant favorite as he homered on his first at bat against the legendary Nolan Ryan.  Clark would become a major star in the Bay Area, exciting fans with his unequaled competitiveness and solid offensive play.  He was ranked among his peers as the top clutch performers in the game which he proved by winning the NLCS MVP in 1989.  The six-Time All-Star finished his career with a Batting Average over .300 and solid power numbers.  What hurt Will Clark was the inflated power numbers that came after him (especially from other first basemen) made what he accomplished look less special.  It is very possible that “The Thrill” could pop up in a Veteran’s Committee discussion in the future.

Should Will Clark be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 72.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Sunday, 01 January 2006
  • Position: First Base
  • Played For: Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (6) (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 & 1994)
    Gold Glove (1991) (NL) (1991)
    Silver Slugger (2) (NL) (1989 & 1991)
    NLCS MVP (1989)
    Highest bWAR for Position Players (1) (NL) (1989)
    Highest Offensive bWAR (1) (NL) (1988)
    Highest Slugging Percentage (1) (NL) (1991)
    Most Plate Appearances (1) (NL) (1988)
    Most Runs Scored (1) (NL) (1989)
    Most Total Bases (1) (NL) (1991)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (NL) (1988)
    Most Walks (1) (NL) (1988)
    Most Intentional Walks (1) (NL) (1988)
    Highest Win Probability Added (1) (NL) (1989) 
    Highest Championship Probability Added (1) (NL) (1989) 
    Most Putouts (4) (NL) (1988, 1989, 1990 & 1994)
    Most Putouts by a FIrst Baseman (4) (NL) (1988, 1989, 1990 & 1994)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a FIrst Baseman (5) (NL) (1987, 1988, 1990, 1991 & 1992)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a FIrst Baseman (1) (NL) (1989)
    Higehst Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (3) (NL) (1988, 1989 & 1990)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1) (NL) (1991)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP finishes:
    (NL: 1987, 5th), (NL: 1988, 5th), (NL: 1989, 2nd) & (NL: 1991, 4th)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Power-Speed #)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probabilty Added)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probabilty Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 18. Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman: 1,571
    25. Assists by a First Baseman: 1,294
    31. Putouts: 16,695
    31. Putouts by a First Baseman: 16,695
    33. Sacrifice Flies: 101
    46. Intentional Walks: 155
    58. Win Probabilty Added: 46.0
    81. Championship Win Probabilty Added: 42.3
    96. Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman: 9.52
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2006:  4.4
  • Should be Inducted As A: San Francisco Giant

Should Will Clark be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 72.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.9%
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