Otis Clymer
Otis Edgar Clymer (January 27, 1876 – February 27, 1926) was an American Major League Baseball player who was primarily a right fielder for four teams during his six-season career.[1] Born in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Senators, Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Braves from 1905 to 1913.[1]
Otis Clymer | |||
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Right fielder | |||
Born: Pine Grove, Pennsylvania | January 27, 1876|||
Died: February 27, 1926 50) Saint Paul, Minnesota | (aged|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 14, 1905, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
August 8, 1913, for the Boston Braves | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Batting average | .267 | ||
Home runs | 2 | ||
Runs batted in | 98 | ||
Teams | |||
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Clymer's most notable moment came on October 2, 1908, when he hit for the cycle.[2] When he left Major League baseball, he played for the minor league Minneapolis Millers of the American Association from 1911 to 1914.[3]
In 385 games over six seasons, Clymer posted a .267 batting average (355-for-1330) with 182 runs, 2 home runs, 98 RBI, 83 stolen bases and 99 bases on balls.[1]
After his baseball career, which was hampered by constant leg injuries, Clymer became a car dealer.[4][5] He died at age 50 from an automobile accident in St. Paul, Minnesota.[6] He is interred at Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, Wisconsin.[1]
References
- "Otis Clymer's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- "Otis Clymer's Chronology". baseballlibrary.com. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- Thornley, Stew. "Minneapolis Millers individual statistics: 1911-1920". stewthornley.net. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- "The Ballplayers: Otis Clymer". baseballlibrary.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- "Heading Home". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved 2006-10-12.
- "Accidents". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved 2006-10-12.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Otis Clymer at Find a Grave
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Johnny Bates |
Hitting for the cycle October 2, 1908 |
Succeeded by Chief Wilson |