The back starts by saying that Jack and the Giants underperformed in 1979. His stats were a bit off because he only played in 143 games. He was an all-star for the second time.
He was drafted as a pitcher. Because of his hitting he started playing regularly. What about the pitching? Baseball-reference.com only shows him pitching in a few games in 1973 and having an ERA of 6.00.
He is now listed as playing right field. I do remember him having a great arm in the outfield.
When game 6 of the World Series is mentioned anywhere including Seinfeld reruns, everyone knows that it is referring to 1986. Game 6 in 1985 is generally mentioned with the name of an umpire but I don't want to do that.
Clark's arm had an important role in a pivotable call in the ninth inning of game 6 of the 1985 World Series but his arm strength had little to do with this one. Clark, then a Cardinal first baseman, fielded a weakly hit ball and threw to Todd Worrell who appeared to beat Jorge Orta to the base. Orta was called safe and the Royals end up winning game 6 and game 7.
He ended up playing 18 years - 1975 to 1992. He seemed friendly at the National so if you get an autograph from him find something to talk about. Just don't bring up game six of the 1985 World Series.
Jack could hit. If I had to guess, I'd say I was fortunate enough to see him hit a few home runs at Candlestick when I was a kid.
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