Bryan Clark was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for several teams during his career. He was born on December 14, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, and attended California State University, Fullerton, where he played college baseball.
Clark was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 10th round of the 1979 MLB draft and made his major league debut with the team in 1981. He pitched in 22 games for the Royals that season, starting 11 of them and finishing with a 4-5 record and a 4.05 ERA.
Over the next few years, Clark bounced around between several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Montreal Expos. He had some success as a reliever, but struggled as a starter, finishing his career with a 20-34 record and a 4.43 ERA.
One of Clark's most memorable moments came in 1986, when he was pitching for the Cubs. On May 6, he threw a complete game shutout against the San Francisco Giants, allowing just four hits and striking out six batters. It was one of only two shutouts he would throw in his career.
Clark's last season in the majors was 1990, when he pitched for the Expos and the Detroit Tigers. He finished the season with a 5.40 ERA in 25 appearances.
After his playing career ended, Clark worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams, including the Bakersfield Blaze and the Modesto Nuts. He also worked as a scout for the San Francisco Giants.
Overall, Bryan Clark had a solid but unspectacular career in the majors. He was never a star player, but he was a reliable pitcher who could eat up innings and get outs when his team needed him to. While he may not be remembered as one of the greats of the game, he was a valuable contributor to several teams over the course of his career.
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