Joe Caffie

Born: 2/14/1931 in Ramer, AL, USA

Died: 8/1/2011 in Warren, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-09-13 | Final Game: 1957-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Clifford Caffie

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Biography

Joe Caffie was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1957. Caffie made a brief but impactful mark on the game during the late 1950s, a time characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 44 games, showcasing his skills both at the plate and on the base paths. Caffie concluded his career with a batting average of .291, amassing 37 hits, including 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. His offensive contributions, combined with 3 stolen bases, illustrated his versatility and ability to impact games in multiple ways. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Caffie's performance during these pivotal years contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the competitive spirit and talent that defined the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	127	21	37	2	1	3	11	3	8	19	0.291	0.343	0.394	0.737	-15.3

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.722 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
1956	CLE	AL	12	38	7	13	0	0	0	1	3	4	8	0.342	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	32	89	14	24	2	1	3	10	0	4	11	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (-7%)	.391 (+6%)	.715 (avg)	-15.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	29	27	61	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	CLE	OF	10	10	21	1	0	0
1957	CLE	OF	19	17	40	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	13
Right Field	18