Cliff Carroll

Born: 10/18/1859 in Clay Grove, IA, USA

Died: 6/12/1923 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-08-03 | Final Game: 1893-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Samuel Clifford Carroll

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Biography

Cliff Carroll was a professional baseball player born in 1859, whose career spanned from 1882 until his retirement in 1893. As a position player, Carroll made a significant impact in the early days of Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 991 games. He recorded 995 hits, showcasing a consistent ability to reach base, and concluded his career with a batting average of .251. Carroll was known for his power and speed, evidenced by his 31 home runs and 197 stolen bases, which were notable achievements during an era that was beginning to transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded game. Carroll's contributions to the sport went beyond just statistics; he played in an era that laid the groundwork for modern baseball, navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving league. His 423 RBIs reflected his capability as a run producer, and his experience on the field helped shape the dynamics of the game during the 1880s and early 1890s. Cliff Carroll remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, representing a key transitional phase in the sport's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
991	3972	729	995	125	47	31	423	197	361	290	0.251	0.320	0.329	0.649	45.6

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.652 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
1882	PRO	NL	10	41	4	5	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.122	—	—	—	—	0.0
1883	PRO	NL	58	238	37	63	12	3	1	20	0	4	28	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.285 (-3%)	.345 (+2%)	.631 (avg)	-39.6
1884	PRO	NL	113	452	90	118	16	4	3	54	0	29	39	0.261	.243 (+7%)	.278 (+10%)	.327 (+2%)	.606 (+6%)	507.8
1885	PRO	NL	104	426	62	99	12	3	1	40	0	29	29	0.232	.244 (-5%)	.287 (-2%)	.325 (-13%)	.613 (-8%)	-498.2
1886	WS8	NL	111	433	73	99	11	6	2	22	31	44	26	0.229	.246 (-7%)	.302 (-1%)	.331 (-11%)	.634 (-6%)	-370.1
1887	WS8	NL	103	420	79	104	17	4	4	37	40	17	30	0.248	.270 (-9%)	.331 (-12%)	.373 (-10%)	.705 (-11%)	-920.0
1888	PIT	NL	5	20	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	8	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1890	CHC	NL	136	582	134	166	16	6	7	65	34	53	34	0.285	.260 (+10%)	.336 (+5%)	.351 (+5%)	.687 (+5%)	591.6
1891	CHC	NL	130	515	87	132	20	8	7	80	31	50	42	0.256	.254 (+1%)	.331 (+2%)	.343 (+7%)	.675 (+5%)	489.8
1892	STL	NL	101	407	82	111	14	8	4	49	30	47	22	0.273	.244 (+11%)	.316 (+15%)	.327 (+15%)	.644 (+15%)	1177.2
1893	BSN	NL	120	438	80	98	7	5	2	54	29	88	28	0.224	.279 (-20%)	.356 (+1%)	.379 (-27%)	.735 (-14%)	-892.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	10	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.100

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1884	WS	PRO	3	10	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	991	0	1683	156	194	37

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	PRO	OF	10	17	2	0	2
1883	PRO	OF	58	109	11	13	4
1884	PRO	OF	113	206	11	23	1
1885	PRO	OF	104	207	10	28	2
1886	WS8	OF	111	153	22	28	4
1887	WS8	OF	103	146	19	18	6
1888	PIT	OF	5	5	1	3	0
1890	CHN	OF	136	265	28	20	7
1891	CHN	OF	130	168	15	17	5
1892	SLN	OF	101	181	19	22	1
1893	BSN	OF	120	226	18	22	5