Cliff Blackmon

Born: 3/25/1914 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 12/17/1995 in Mobile, AL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Clifford Lorenza Blackmon

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Biography

Cliff Blackmon, born in 1914, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and determination on the mound. With a career record of 5-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.28, Blackmon showcases a competitive spirit that has allowed him to remain in the game despite the challenges he faces. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 85 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. While he has not yet recorded a save, his role as a pitcher continues to evolve as he seeks to make a lasting impact in the league. Playing in a modern era of baseball characterized by advanced analytics and specialized roles, Blackmon represents the traditional values of grit and perseverance. As he continues his career, he aims to refine his skills and leave a mark in the annals of the game. His journey is emblematic of the dedication required to thrive in professional baseball, and fans eagerly anticipate his future contributions on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 13 31 20 10 1 0 156.3 197 109 6 84 85 6.28 0

Career ERA 6.28 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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
1937 CAG NAL 3 4 11 6 4 1 0 54.0 71 33 26 27 5.50 4.34 (-27%) 286.8
1938 BBB NAL 2 6 13 7 5 0 0 77.0 81 51 43 42 5.96 4.35 (-37%) 574.6
1939 IAB NAL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 9 7 2 3 21.00 — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 0 1 4 4 1 0 0 15.0 25 12 6 6 7.20 4.28 (-68%) -420.5
1941 NYC NN2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.3 7 4 2 1 10.80 — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 4 2 5 6 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 57 6 7 1 1 0 3 0 6 3 0.123 0.219 0.175 0.394 0.0

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 45.9% below 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
1937 CAG NAL 11 17 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1938 BBB NAL 13 30 5 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1939 IAB NAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 HG NN2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 NYC NN2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 SNS NAL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 20 3 37 3 1
PR 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CAG P 11 6 2 15 1 0
1938 BBB P 13 7 0 16 2 1
1939 IAB P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1939 MRS P 4 4 1 4 0 0
1941 HG PR 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 NYC P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1941 SNS P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31