Bulldog Greats - Will Clark Traditional Cache
Bulldog Greats - Will Clark
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WILL CLARK - Baseball - 1983-85
• Will the Thrill - - One story states that he earned the nicknames by his classmates at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, where he played both varsity baseball and varsity basketball). The more common story states that former teammate Bob Brenly gave Clark the moniker after Clark reportedly stated, "I'm just thrilled to be here," when asked about his recent call-up to the big leagues
• College Baseball Hall of Fame – 2006
• Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame – 2008
• All American , 1985
• Golden Spikes Award, 1985
• Olympic team, 1984 --- During the five-game Olympic tournament, Clarkbatted .429 with three home runs and eight RBI
• In his inaugural major league at-bat on April 8, 1986, Clark debuted with a home run—off future Hall of Fame member Nolan Ryan. A few days later, Clark also homered in his first home game at Candlestick Park.
• The Texas Rangers signed Clark to replace his former Mississippi State teammate, Rafael Palmeiro, at first base. Clark made the American League All-Star team in 1994 and finished the season with a .329 batting average, the second-highest of his career. He maintained a high level of offensive production throughout his tenure with Texas, finishing below .300 only in 1996. Injuries limited his playing time to 123, 117 and 110 games from 1995 through 1997, but Clark led the Rangers to American League West Division Titles in 1996 and 1998. Clark struggled offensively in both the 1996 and 1998 postseasons, though he put together his most productive regular season in seven years in 1998 (.305, 23 HRs, 41 2Bs, 102 RBIs). Following the 1998 season, the Rangers re-signed Rafael Palmeiro, effectively ending Clark's days with the team. Clark responded by signing a two-year deal with the Orioles, once again replacing Palmeiro at first base.
• Clark joined the Orioles for the 1999 season, and spent nearly two years with the club, but was plagued by injuries. On June 15, Clark got his 2000th hit versus the Kansas City Royals. Clark was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals near the end of the 2000 season, acquired in part to play in place of the injured Mark McGwire. A rejuvenated Clark (.964 OPS) helped the Cardinals defeat the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. In theNLCS, the Cardinals faced the New York Mets, who would go on to win the pennant. Clark performed better in these playoffs. After announcing that his retirement would come when the Cardinals' playoff run ended, Clark went 1 for 3 in his final game on October 16, 2000.
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