Cliff Blankenship, baseball player, 1905-1909

Cliff Blankenship

Born: 4/10/1880 in Columbus, GA, USA

Died: 4/26/1956 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-17 | Final Game: 1909-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Clifford Douglas Blankenship

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Biography

Cliff Blankenship, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who graced the diamond during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1905 until his final appearance on August 18, 1909. As a position player, Blankenship participated in 95 games, where he showcased a playing style characterized by speed and agility, reflected in his six stolen bases. Although he did not achieve significant power numbers, finishing his career with a batting average of .225, he contributed to his teams with a total of 49 hits and 22 RBIs. Blankenship's tenure in baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as it transitioned from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. While he may not have left an indelible mark in terms of home runs, his contributions as a versatile player helped shape the dynamics of the teams he played for during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His presence in the league during this pivotal era highlights the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
95 218 16 49 4 1 0 22 6 7 13 0.225 0.249 0.252 0.501 -650.1

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.501 vs. league average 0.621 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1905 CIN NL 19 56 8 11 1 1 0 7 1 4 2 0.196 .248 (-21%) .307 (-19%) .322 (-23%) .629 (-21%) -173.9
1907 WSN AL 37 102 4 23 2 0 0 6 3 3 5 0.225 .245 (-8%) .304 (-19%) .308 (-21%) .613 (-20%) -311.2
1909 WSN AL 39 60 4 15 1 0 0 9 2 0 6 0.250 .244 (+2%) .306 (-18%) .312 (-15%) .618 (-17%) -165.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 24 21 219 14 13 10
C 39 26 124 37 6 1
OF 4 1 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 CIN 1B 15 14 139 4 6 7
1907 WS1 1B 9 7 80 10 7 3
1907 WS1 C 22 21 87 25 1 0
1909 WS1 C 17 5 37 12 5 1
1909 WS1 OF 4 1 1 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 41
First Base 22
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 2