After a brief run with the Cleveland Indians in 1924, it was back to the Minors for two years before the Brooklyn Robins signed Watty Clark in 1927.
A left-handed workhorse who returned from two years in the minors to anchor a struggling staff. Known for a high-leg kick and control, he led the Robins during a tough stretch in the National League. In 1929, Clark matched few in durability, leading NL in innings (279.0) and starts. Despite league-leading losses for a mediocre team, he showcased command by leading NL in FIP (3.24), proving his performance was a valuable asset. He then had a stellar 1931 season, finishing 20th in MVP voting, with 14 wins and a 3.20 ERA.
In the 1932 season, he became a 20-game winner for the only time and led the league in FIP (3.13) for the second time. He was a giant in the rotation, logging 19 complete games and demonstrating the specialized precision that made him a nightmare for opposing hitters; however, he was traded to the New York Giants during the 1933 season, where he won a World Series. A year later, Brooklyn reacquired Clark, and he would finish out his career with the now-named Dodgers in 1937.
For the Dodgers, Clark went 106-88 with a 3.55 ERA.



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