Dave Clark
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David Earl Clark
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 210 lb.
- School Jackson State University
- Debut September 3, 1986
- Final Game September 27, 1998
- Born September 3, 1962 in Tupelo, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dave Clark was signed as a 1st round pick in the 1983 amateur draft by the Cleveland Indians and scout Red Gaskill.
Clark is currently manager of the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Texas League.
- Was fourth in hitting for Colorado Springs in 1988 with a .297 batting average.
- In his second stint with the Indians in 1988, he hit .314.
- Was the MVP of the Jackson State University baseball team in 1982 and 1983. In 1983, he was an All-American.
- Brother Louis Clark was NFL wide receiver from 1987 to 1993.
- 2000 Coach GCL Pirates til mid-year, then Coach Nashville Sounds
- 2001-2002 Hitting coach Pittsburgh Pirates
| Preceded by Cecil Cooper | Houston Astros Manager 2009- | Succeeded by Brad Mills |
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lynchburg Hillcats | Carolina League | 76-59 | 2nd | Pittsburgh Pirates | Lost League Finals | |
| 2004 | Hickory Crawdads | South Atlantic League | 85-55 | 2nd | Pittsburgh Pirates | League Champs | |
| 2005 | Corpus Christi Hooks | Texas League | 64-76 | 7th | Houston Astros | ||
| 2006 | Corpus Christi Hooks | Texas League | 76-63 | 3rd | Houston Astros | League Champs | |
| 2007 | Corpus Christi Hooks | Texas League | 67-73 | 6th | Houston Astros | ||
| 2008 | Round Rock Express | Pacific Coast League | 64-79 | 13th | Houston Astros | ||
| 2009 | Houston Astros | National League | 4-9 | 5th | Houston Astros | replaced Cecil Cooper (70-79) on September 21 |
