Cliff Bolton

Born: 4/10/1907 in High Point, NC, USA

Died: 4/21/1979 in Lexington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-20 | Final Game: 1941-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Clifton Bolton

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Biography

Cliff Bolton, born in 1907, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1931 to 1941. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 335 games, amassing a noteworthy batting average of .291. Bolton demonstrated a solid offensive presence, recording 280 hits, 143 RBIs, and 6 home runs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the base paths, where he successfully stole 3 bases during his career. Bolton's playing era was marked by a transition in baseball dynamics, as the game was evolving in response to changes in player training, equipment, and fan expectations. While he may not have garnered the same fame as some of his contemporaries, Bolton's consistent performance and ability to hit for average made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of baseball in the 1930s, a time when players were beginning to showcase more athleticism and skill, paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
335	962	113	280	49	18	6	143	3	110	50	0.291	0.366	0.398	0.764	722.7

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.730 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
1931	WSN	AL	23	43	3	11	1	1	0	6	0	1	5	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	WSN	AL	33	39	4	16	1	1	0	6	0	6	3	0.410	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	WSN	AL	42	148	12	40	9	1	1	17	2	11	9	0.270	.278 (-3%)	.340 (-6%)	.392 (-7%)	.733 (-6%)	-180.1
1935	WSN	AL	110	375	47	114	18	11	2	55	0	58	13	0.304	.279 (+9%)	.342 (+16%)	.399 (+7%)	.742 (+11%)	974.6
1936	WSN	AL	86	289	41	84	18	4	2	51	1	25	12	0.291	.283 (+2%)	.349 (avg)	.404 (-1%)	.753 (avg)	-45.4
1937	DET	AL	27	57	6	15	2	0	1	7	0	8	6	0.263	.276 (-5%)	.342 (+3%)	.398 (-12%)	.740 (-5%)	-26.4
1941	WSN	AL	14	11	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0