Larry Ciaffone

Born: 8/17/1924 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 12/14/1991 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1951-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Thomas Ciaffone

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Biography

Larry Ciaffone was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1951. His career spanned from April 17, 1951, to May 3, 1951, during which he participated in five games as a position player. Ciaffone's time in the majors was marked by significant challenges, as he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and he did not successfully steal any bases. Ciaffone's tenure in Major League Baseball came during a transitional era in the sport, just a few years after World War II and before the onset of the Golden Age of Baseball. While he did not achieve statistical success, his brief appearance in the league reflects the competitive nature of professional baseball, where only a select few reach the highest level, even for a short time. His experience serves as a reminder of the many players who, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 76.9% 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
1951	STL	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	SLN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1