Roberto Clemente: Quick Facts
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Roberto Clemente is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 18, 1934
Facts
| Also Known As | Roberto Clemente Walker • Bob Clemente |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1934 • Carolina • Puerto Rico |
| Died | December 31, 1972 (aged 38) • Puerto Rico |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1973) • Most Valuable Player (1966) • Gold Glove (x12) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1973) • World Series MVP • 4x batting champion • 2 World Series championships • 1x MVP • 15x All-Star |
| Height/Weight | 5 ft 11 inches, 175 lb (180 cm, 79 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | April 17, 1955 |
| Last Game | October 3, 1972 |
| Jersey Number | 13 (1955-1955, Pittsburgh Pirates) • 21 (1955-1969, Pittsburgh Pirates) • 21 (1970-1972, Pittsburgh Pirates) |
| Position | rightfielder |
| At Bats | 9,454 |
| Batting Average | 0.317 |
| Hits | 3,000 |
| Home Runs | 240 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.359 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.834 |
| Runs | 1,416 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,305 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.475 |
| Stolen Bases | 83 |
Top Questions
When was Roberto Clemente born?
Roberto Clemente was born on August 18, 1934.
How many home runs did Roberto Clemente hit?
Roberto Clemente hit 240 home runs during his career.
How tall was Roberto Clemente?
Roberto Clemente was 5 ft 11 inches, 175 lb (180 cm, 79 kg).
How many hits did Roberto Clemente have?
Roberto Clemente had 3,000 hits in his career.
What position did Roberto Clemente play?
Roberto Clemente played rightfielder.
Where was Roberto Clemente born?
Roberto Clemente was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
What was Roberto Clemente's batting average?
Roberto Clemente had a career batting average of 0.317.
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