Cliff Aberson, baseball player, 1947-1949

Cliff Aberson

Born: 8/28/1921 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/23/1973 in Vallejo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-07-18 | Final Game: 1949-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Clifford Alexander Aberson

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Biography

Cliff Aberson was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Born in 1921, Aberson's career spanned from July 18, 1947, to May 9, 1949. He primarily played as a position player, appearing in 63 games over his brief career. Known for his solid hitting, he recorded 45 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 26 runs, achieving a batting average of .251. While he did not contribute with stolen bases, his offensive contributions were notable during a time when the game was transitioning away from the post-war era. Aberson played during a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to integrate and evolve in the wake of World War II. Although his time in the majors was short, he left his mark with a strong performance that highlighted the potential of players emerging from the war's shadow. His career, while not extensive, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game during this transformative period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 179 25 45 7 3 5 26 0 25 44 0.251 0.343 0.408 0.751 361.6

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1947 CHC NL 47 140 24 39 6 3 4 20 0 20 32 0.279 .262 (+6%) .336 (+10%) .376 (+20%) .712 (+15%) 361.6
1948 CHC NL 12 32 1 6 1 0 1 6 0 5 10 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHC NL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 49 0 76 8 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 CHN OF 40 0 62 7 6 1
1948 CHN OF 8 0 12 1 2 1
1949 CHN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 47
Right Field 1