Jermaine Clark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jermaine Clark |
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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 September 29, 1976) is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for several teams between 2001 and 2005.
Amateur career
A native of Berkeley, California, Clark attended Will C. Wood High School and the University of San Francisco. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was a league all-star, helped lead the team to the league championship, and was named co-MVP of the league's playoffs. Clark was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 5th round of the 1997 MLB Draft.
Professional career
His major league debut came on April 3, 2001, with the Detroit Tigers. In his major league career, he also played for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Oakland Athletics. He played second base and all three outfield positions in his 46-game career, but he only managed to hit .154 during his time in the big leagues.
Scouting & coaching career
After his playing career ended, Clark has worked as a scout for the Oakland Athletics, and an assistant coach for Fresno State University's baseball team. He is currently the Northern California area scout for the Colorado Rockies.
