19 Whitey Herzog and Kevin Horrigan, White Rat: A Life in Baseball (New York: Harper and Row, 1987), 90. The Rangers held the lead when Clyde departed, and Bill Gogolewski pitched the final four frames to secure the rookies first win. Former teammate Tom Grieve said that keeping Clyde in the roster was the "dumbest thing you could ever do to a high school pitcher. 22 Peter Gammons, Hopefully, This Babys a Feller, and Not a Krausse, Boston Globe, July 13, 1973: 53. However, he was beset by tendinitis in his throwing shoulder during camp, and Texas released him on March 31.48 After his shoulder failed to improve with rest, Clyde underwent surgery on May 7.49 He was forced to pay for the operation out of pocket and subsequently filed a grievance against the Rangers for cutting him while injured. Tom Grieve, now a broadcaster for the Rangers who was a teammate of Clyde's and later was the team's general manager, has never sugar-coated his opinion. It soon unraveled, as he ended the season 8-11, 4.28. Neither Clyde nor his father insisted that he start in the majors. 12 Brad Townsend, David Clyde: Franchise Savior and Cautionary Tale, Longview News-Journal, June 30, 2013: D4. I know I can teach pitching and I know I can teach the inner game.''. 42 Bob Nold, Tribe Faith in Clyde Rewarded, Akron Beacon Journal, May 17, 1978: 45. On this date in Texas Rangers history, rookie pitcher David Clyde made his debut at Arlington Stadium. By Joe Nick Patoski. "All my players from all over crying, broke down. I retired, though I think I could have made it back to the majors. When Clyde stepped away from baseball, he was 37 days away from four years of service timethe threshold required at the time to qualify for Major League Baseballs pension plan and health insurance benefits. With the Rangers ahead, 4-3, he stood to be the winning pitcher, but the bullpen blew the game. The issue cropped up after he had a shortened warmup while replacing Steve Barr, who had been struck on the leg by a line drive. HE'S certainly the best-known former major league pitcher with an 18-33 career record. His career was sacrificed for a franchise.". High School: Westchester HS (Houston, TX) School: Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) . He was the same pitcher in 1979 that he was in Texas, not much of a breaking ball, not much of a changeup, recalled Cleveland teammate Toby Harrah years later. Clydes standout ability to throw a baseball was evident early on. Herzog had protected Clyde by limiting him to 110-120 pitches or seven innings, whichever came first.25 Martin took away any restrictions for his final two outings. Clyde was hardly put in a position to succeed with Martin at the helm. 7 Bill Hunt, Things Did Get Worse, Corpus Christi Times, June 11, 1972: 39. 52 Marshall Klein, Clyde Looks Bonnie on the Comeback Trail, Los Angeles Times, July 3, 1981: 36. He is noted for his once promising baseball career, which ended at age 26 because of arm and shoulder injuries. As a freshman, he was already the best pitcher on the varsity team. That puts you on the 40-man roster.13 Clyde wanted to ensure he got to the big leagues within three years or had the opportunity to go elsewhere. 38 Nold, Confidence Important for Reborn Clyde., 39 Nold, Confidence Important for Reborn Clyde.. statistics (plate appearances & times on bases) not found Clydes new manager (Jeff Torborg) and pitching coach (Harvey Haddix) quickly saw that the young lefty still had plenty of life in his arm, but his mechanics were out of whack. Unfortunately, Clyde's career did not progress as most thought it would. 15 Galyn Wilkins, Slow Crowd, Fast Arms Clydes Big Night, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 29, 1973: 27. He was the first child born to Joseph Eugene Gene and Amy (ne Glass) Clyde. Short was delighted. Only 27 days short of his pension, Clyde would like to get back into baseball, maybe as a minor league pitching coach for the Rangers. Per TMZ Sports, Richlands head coach Tom Rife confronted a man . But he doesn't sound bitter. When he pitched seven strong innings in a 5-4 triumph over Detroit, Short decreed that. Baseball Trades & Transactions Involving David Clyde. 34 David Clydes Future Very Much in Question.. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. LESSON OPTIONS HITTING PITCHING FIELDING BASEBALL BIO Exceeded rookie limits during 1973 season, More David Clyde Pages at Baseball Reference. The drastic jump was not unheard of in the 1950s under the bonus baby system of player acquisition but had not occurred since the draft was instituted in 1965.11 Gene handled the negotiations with Short, which resulted in a $65,000 bonus, $22,500 salary, and $7,500 roster bonus.12 Upon Clydes signing, Short decided his newly inked phenom would join the Rangers the following week. David Eugene Clyde was born on April 22, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Clyde spent the winter working out in Houston and went to spring training poised for a homecoming. Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, Last-Modified: January 1, 2023 8:51 AM EST. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He was named by journalist Randy Galloway as among the worst cases of "mishandling" a young player in baseball history. Because of poor control and blister problems, Clyde failed to make it past the third inning in each of his first three September starts. making a donation to Baseball Almanac : Meanwhile, he had a new manager to impress. David Clyde is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons with the Texas Rangers (1973-1975) and Cleveland Indians (1978-1979). He pitched in nine games with the Indians in 1979 (34, 5.91 ERA) before tearing his rotator cuff and was demoted to the minors, playing in what would be his last Major League game on August 7, 1979. 1973 American League season? The miscue led to two unearned runs later in the inning. It was the dumbest thing you could ever do to a high school pitcher, said Tom Grieve, Clydes teammate and later the Rangers GM. (Age 24-107d) Special thanks to David Clyde for sharing his personal memories and clarifying facts in a January 2023 telephone interview. 2 The teenage phenom singlehandedly galvanized a fan base and saved a Rangers franchise that was in dire financial straits. .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ Former Teacher at Arlington ISD. 1973 - 2018. However, he quite simply ranks as statistically the greatest pitcher in high school history. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1978, and played two seasons before being demoted. Clyde announced his retirement from baseball in February 1982. Forty years ago Thursday, Clyde made the jump from pitching for Westchester High School in Houston to pitching in the big leagues, starting for the Texas Rangers against the Minnesota Twins just 19 days after receiving his high-school diploma. David Eugene Clyde (born April 22, 1955) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons with the Texas Rangers (19731975) and Cleveland Indians (19781979). Many thanks to him. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. All rights reserved. The head of the union advised me at the time that its a roll of the dicea very gray area, recalled Clyde. He was wild and the other hitters started sitting on his fastball. In early September, Martin replaced Herzog. He also returned to Venezuela, going 1-2, 8.20 in five games (four starts) for Tiburones de La Guaira. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. 33 David Clydes Future Very Much in Question, Naples Daily News, March 14, 1975: 60. 29 Mike Shropshire, Shelled Rangers Regroup, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 6, 1974: 9. If you can help us improve this players biography,contact us. Clyde went directly to the Florida Instructional League at the end of the 1974 season to work on his off-speed pitches under the guidance of Rangers minor-league pitching coach Sid Hudson. On June 27, 1973, Clyde made his highly anticipated major-league debut versus the Minnesota Twinsonly 20 days after he threw his last high school pitch. [5] He dominated for Columbus, having a 60 record with a 0.76 ERA, but struggled with the Toros, having a 6.85 earned run average. ''It's nice to be remembered,'' Clyde said over the phone from his home in Tomball last week. By then, his fastball velocity had dipped to the 87-88 range, but he still found success.52 In 10 appearances (seven starts), he won all six of his decisions and recorded a 0.76 ERA, thereby earning a promotion to Triple-A Tucson, which had become an Astros affiliate. The 1,400 sq. Clyde, who was selected No. - David Clyde (1982), David Clyde Autograph on a 1974 Topps Baseball Card (#133 | Checklist), David Clyde Miscellaneous Items of Interest. And always will. [7] However, with his performance in the two starts, the Rangers dropped all plans to send him to the minors. Clyde felt well enough to return in mid-May, but Cleveland had no room on its roster and kept him sidelined.44 He was finally activated on June 1 after his agent, Dick Moss, threatened to file a complaint with the Major League Players Association.45 Clyde pitched one inning in mop-up duty on June 15 and did not appear again until joining the Indians starting rotation on June 30. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In 19 starts, he compiled a 4-10 record and 6.85 ERA while walking more batters than he struck out. Game Stats Season Stats Feb 24, 2023 @ 10:00am 10-3 (W) Clyde vs. Hawley On 2/23, the Clyde varsity baseball team won their neutral tournament game against Hawley (TX) by a score of 10-3. Herzog was against the idea from the start but acquiesced on a temporary basis. He made 18 starts, pitched 93 1/3 innings and finished 4-8 with a 5.01 ERA. After being chosen as the top overall pick in the 1973 June amateur draft, left-handed pitcher David Clyde made the rare leap from high school to the big leagues with the Texas Rangers.2 The teenage phenom singlehandedly galvanized a fan base and saved a Rangers franchise that was in dire financial straits. And he was really a good kid himself. [5][8], Clyde started for the Indians that year, playing in 28 games and finished with a record of 811, with a 4.28 ERA and 83 strikeouts. background-image:unset; The plan was supposed to have Clyde make two big league starts and then head to the Minor Leagues to begin his development. 24 Mike Shropshire, Birds Soaring High on Doomsday Defense, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, August 28, 1973: 18. vs. MIN 5.0 IP, 1 H, 8 SO, 7 BB, 2 ER, W, Last Game: Or maybe he's more of a myth, a name that remains a what might have been. in Kansas City, KS He racked up seven strikeouts, including three in the first inning on 11 pitches, while issuing one walk and one hit by pitch.42 The solid showing earned Clyde a spot in Clevelands starting rotation. 11 From 1953-57, players signed for a bonus of $4,000 or more were required to be on the 25-man major league roster for two years. 3137 Clyde Park Ave SW , Wyoming, MI 49509-2982 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $209,900. Clyde wore the number 32 in honor of Koufax, who also did not pitch in the minors before his major-league debut. David Clyde Trades and Transactions. Suarez called Clyde the most mature and adaptable 18-year-old Ive ever seen.22, Clyde, who was 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds with curly brown hair and sideburns, remained a major draw when the Rangers returned home. on any other website. He had no earthly idea how to run a baseball team. Clyde was left unprotected in the expansion draft in the fall of 1976, but neither the Mariners nor the Blue Jays took a flier. Clyde slotted into Martins four-man rotation behind Jim Bibby, Fergie Jenkins, and Steve Hargan. The kid should have gone to the minors after two starts. I agreed to pitch Clyde two games, then farm him out to the minors, where he could build his arm and confidence over a couple of years, wrote Herzog in Youre Missin a Great Game.14. I was about to get married again, and I was missing a kid growing up. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It was about paying the bills. 26 Dave Distel, Rangers Babe of Summer Grows Up in Big Leagues, Los Angeles Times, September 27, 1973: 19. Biogaphy: David Clyde was born on Friday, April 22, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas. I know the situation and I know what he needs. Clyde's nephew, Garrett Clyde, was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2007. The Rangers organization lost so much faith in Clyde's ability that he was left unprotected in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft, but was not chosen. He was drafted with the first overall pick in the 1973 Major League Baseball draft. [14] One week before the thirtieth anniversary of his first career game, Clyde threw the ceremonial first pitch to his exteammate Ken Suarez during an Rangers-Astros game. In 1978, David set highs for innings pitched (153 1/3), starts (25) and complete games (5). Fans remained ambivalent when Clyde was not pitching; fewer than 6,000 attended the other two games of the series. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Another nephew, Grant (Garrett's brother), was an infielder for NC State in 2013. David injured his shoulder, spending much of the season when he was not hurt back in the minors trying to find some semblance of what made him great in high school. 35 Jim Sarni, Texas Clyde Faces a Minor Problem, Fort Lauderdale News, March 26, 1975: 53. On this date in Texas Rangers history, rookie pitcher David Clyde made his debut at Arlington Stadium. Did you know that: Walt the Clyde Frazier were a Graduate From David T Howard High School In Atlanta Vanishing Atlanta Who remember That year the Texas Rangers held the first overall pick, having the worst record in baseball the previous strike-shortened season at 54100. His confidence is down, and he is not helping us right now.30. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. More important to Short, Clyde had attracted 35,698 customers, the Rangers' largest crowd that season. ''When I see my kids on the Miracles slowing down their pitches to get control,'' he said, ''I tell them: 'Do you think Nolan Ryan learned to throw strikes at 100 miles an hour by practicing throwing at 70 m.p.h.? Just before the game, Clyde received a telegram from the legendary pitcher that read, Go get em, number 32.17 Clyde was wild early, walking Jerry Terrell and Rod Carew on nine pitches to start the game, but then fanned the next three in succession. But it turned out to be a fairy tale without a happy ending. In April 1981, Clyde impressed enough during a 20-minute tryout at the Astrodome to ink a contract with his hometown Houston Astrosfive days before his 26th birthday. "They were trying to get enthusiasm," said Davey Nelson, the starting second baseman for the Rangers in Clyde's debut. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Billed as the next Sandy Koufax, Clyde had a stellar high school career at Westchester High School. 55 Jennifer Briggs, Too Much Too Soon? Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 13, 1993: 53. [11] Prior to Clyde's debut, the highest crowd in Rangers history was 24,000. During his senior season, Clyde registered an 18-0 record, 0.18 ERA, and struck out a whopping 328 batters in 148 innings.9 His combination of an overpowering fastball, baffling curveball, and pinpoint control had scouts buzzing. Tasked with becoming the Texas Rangers savior and marquee player fresh out of high school, he was out of the game at 26. He was the last pitcher 21-or-younger to strike out 8 or more in his debut until Jose Fernandez did so on April 7, 2013. A crowd of 23,102 turned out on July 17 and watched the Brewers batter the southpaw for five runs on 11 hits in seven innings. A blister on Clydes pitching hand forced him out of the game after six innings with two walks and six strikeouts on his ledger. [2] He had two failed marriages, the first one with his high school sweetheart, before settling down with his third wife, Robin, having two boys, Ryan and Reed, and a daughter, Lauren. [8], Named a "sensation",[5][11] "phenomenon",[3] or other hyped up words in his first two years in the league, most of Clyde's troubles were attributed to the rush to get him into the majors before he was ready. "If they ever start an Instructional League Hall of Fame, I'll be a charter member." [9] He is now a caregiver for his elderly father.[1]. 20 Clif Keane, Sox Best Crafty Clyde, Boston Globe, July 13, 1973: 53. It came at a cost, however. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Short regularly staged promotions in an attempt to lure fans, including Bat Night, T-shirt Night, Keychain Night, and even Pantyhose Night. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Math Teacher at Arlington Independent Schools. The top pick in the 1973 June amateur draft belonged to the Texas Rangers, a distinction earned from owning the major-leagues worst record (54-100) in 1972. The son of a telephone executive, Clyde was born in Kansas City, Kansas, the eldest of four brothers. It was now time for him to go the minors. According to my calculations, on the extra gate receipts alone, in two starts Ill make back David Clydes entire goddamn signing bonus, remarked Short.18 Clyde breezed through the first four innings while striking out five and facing the minimum. David Clyde had 228 strikeouts over his career. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. ''I made a decision to get on with my real life. I felt that's how much better I had to be." 21 Experts Say Young Stars Need Minor Experience, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 8, 1973: 42. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. ''He was really mishandled. With large turnouts for both games at Arlington Stadium, Clyde stuck around for the rest of the season. This biography was reviewed by Rory Costello and David Bilmes and fact-checked by David Kritzler. He was roughed up by the Milwaukee Brewers in his next outing but then rebounded to throw six innings of two-run ball against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. I cant fault David Clyde for the way he pitched tonight because that would not be fair to him, said Martin after the game. [8] He started one game in 1975 (a loss) before injuring his shoulder and was demoted to the Pittsfield Rangers of the Eastern League. I threw anyway. 40 Jim Reeves, Clyde on Mend, But Impressive, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 2, 1977: 37. The top selection in the June 1973 baseball draft, Clyde, who had pitched nine no-hitters for Westchester High School in Houston, signed for a $125,000 bonus. "It was touch and go," said Jackie Moore, the Rangers' current bench coach who was their first-base coach in 1973. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive David Clyde baseball stats page. It was a tragedy.''. In Clydes penultimate start of the seasona Friday night home game versus the Angels which attracted a crowd of only 2,513he pitched into the ninth inning but took the loss. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Journalists criticized the Rangers for promoting Clyde too soon, and after an uneventful 1974 campaign, he developed shoulder trouble and was sent down to the minor leagues in 1975, where he pitched three seasons. On top of his physical maladies and poor pitching, Clyde divorced his second wife, Patty. But it took him six more starts to win again. (1) Statistics is an applied field with a wide range of practical applications. On February 28, 1978, Clydes tenure with the Rangers came to an end when he was traded, along with Willie Horton, to the Cleveland Indians for Tom Buskey and John Lowenstein. David Clyde, Westchester (Houston), 1973 It may be a bit unfair to call Clyde a bust as a professional player considering that injuries and overuse as a young prospect led to an early exit from the Major Leagues. A high school star, the homegrown Texan went 18-0 during his senior . He's not blaming anybody else. I got more instruction here the first day than I got in five years with Texas, said Clyde at the time.41. Id take $500 and go to Aqueduct in New York and come back with just enough for a cab.32 He finished the season 3-9 with a 4.38 ERA in 28 games (21 starts). He won three or four games right away, and every time he pitched at home, wed draw 25,000 extra people. It was the most money given to any . https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=David_Clyde&oldid=1263980, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. (2) You don't have to be a math guru to learn from real, interesting data. 14 Whitey Herzog and Jonathan Pitts, Youre Missin a Great Game (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), 169. "We went from one paycheck to the next.". David Clyde. The one hit was a two-run homer by Mike Adams. Skipping development in the minor leagues was likely detrimental to Clyde, who experienced flashes of success but never achieved consistency in the majors. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Anyone can read what you share. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. Rangers owner Bob Short -- against the advice of his manager, scouts, and others possessing . [3], Prior to the draft, the Texas Rangers held the second lowest attendance in the American League, ahead of only the Cleveland Indians despite having Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams as manager at one point. Clyde recorded a no-decision versus the Tigers and then posted impressive back-to-back wins against the California Angels, limiting the Halos to one run over 14 innings. ''Billy never said anything to me and I wasn't the type of person that questioned things then,'' Clyde said. And whatever hope that Clyde had of being able to survive his force-fed big league career disappeared on Sept. 5, 1973. September 2001 0. (Age 18-066d, As Herzog bluntly wrote in his memoir White Rat, Bob Short was a fast-buck artist, a man who would do anything for a buck, a man who never had a long-term plan in his life. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [8] In his first start with the Indians, he gave up four hits in a 32 complete game victory against the Oakland Athletics. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. The Rangers, in their second year in Texas after Short relocated the Washington Senators, had failed to capture the attention of north Texas in their inaugural season and were in desperate need of a gate attraction. He pitched nine times the next season, 1979, went 3-4 with a 5.91 ERA, and tore his rotator cuff, ending his big league career. [2][6] He worked in his father-in-law's lumber business in Tomball, Texas for 20 years, which he called one of the best periods of his life, giving him a "peace of mind". David Clyde Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com David Clyde Position: Pitcher Bats: Left Throws: Left 6-1 , 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: April 22, 1955 (Age: 67-311d) in Kansas City, KS us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 32 32 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Just before the start of the 1974 season, Short sold the Rangers to a team of investors led by plastic pipe manufacturer Brad Corbett at a price tag of $9.6 million plus the assumption of $1 million in debt.28 Meanwhile, Clyde went to spring training without the assurance of a roster spot but impressed Martin enough to make the opening day roster. He got off to an abysmal start, losing all four decisions while registering an 8.67 ERA in five starts before being shut down again. His season ended with a 3-4 record and 5.91 ERA. If I were going through that now, I'd kick the door in and demand an explanation. The youngest player to play in a major league game in 1973, Clyde pitched a total of eighteen games (all starts) that season, finishing with a record of 48, with a 5.01 earned run average (ERA). Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. "The franchise needed a jolt.''. "It was the dumbest thing you could ever do," he said. 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