Cliff Bartosh

Born: 9/5/1979 in West, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-15 | Final Game: 2005-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Clifford Paul Bartosh

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Biography

Cliff Bartosh was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2005. Born in 1979, Bartosh made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by both the emergence of new pitching technologies and ongoing discussions around performance-enhancing substances. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08, and recorded 40 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant in relief appearances, showcasing the depth of talent in the league during the early 2000s. Bartosh's playing style was defined by his ability to navigate tough situations, often coming in as a late-inning relief option. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his perseverance and dedication to the game highlighted the resilience required of pitchers in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. After his playing career ended, Bartosh's journey in baseball served as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game beyond the headlines, illustrating the diverse narratives that shape the rich history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	53	0	0	0	0	39.0	45	22	11	22	40	5.08	0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 16.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2004	CLE	AL	1	0	34	0	0	0	0	19.3	22	10	11	25	4.66	4.46 (-4%)	-191.7
2005	CHC	NL	0	2	19	0	0	0	0	19.7	23	12	11	15	5.49	4.29 (-28%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +277.0% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +200.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — +136.2% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — +164.5% above 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
2004	CLE	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	CHC	NL	19	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	53	0	2	0	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	CLE	P	34	0	1	0	0	0
2005	CHN	P	19	0	1	0	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	CHN	NL	$318,600
Total Career Earnings			$318,600