Tony Clark family: Who is ex-MLBPA chief's wife Frances? What to know about their three children?

The resignation of Tony Clark, longtime executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), has triggered widespread attention not only on labour relations in professional baseball but also on the former player’s personal life.

Clark stepped down on Tuesday following reports of an alleged inappropriate relationship involving a family member who worked at the players’ union. While neither Clark nor the MLBPA has publicly commented on the claims, the episode has placed his family under renewed public scrutiny.

Married for decades and largely private about his home life, Clark shares three children with his wife, Frances. As investigations continue into the MLBPA’s internal affairs, interest has grown around the people closest to the former union chief.

The woman has not been publicly identified. Media reports note that Clark has one brother, Greg Clark, but no further details have been officially confirmed. The allegations reportedly came to light amid a wider federal probe examining the MLBPA’s finances and associated business ventures.

Federal prosecutors, including the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, have been reviewing possible financial irregularities tied to the union and related licensing entities. Passan reported that the personal allegations against Clark emerged in the course of this broader investigation.

As of now, no criminal charges related to the alleged relationship have been announced, and Clark has not responded publicly.

According to previous reports, Frances and the couple’s children moved from New York to Phoenix around 2020. It is unclear whether Clark, whose work kept him largely based on the US East Coast, relocated with them or maintained a separate residence.

While the children have generally remained outside the public spotlight, reports in recent years have raised questions about possible nepotism after claims surfaced that at least one of Clark’s daughters had professional ties to the MLBPA. Those allegations were never formally adjudicated, and the union has not issued a public response.

Public records show Clark earned $3.41 million in 2024 and $3.25 million in 2023. He had signed a five-year contract running through 2027, though it remains unclear how his resignation will affect its terms. His overall net worth, including career earnings as a player, has not been publicly disclosed.

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