Nick Ciuffo, baseball player, 2018-2021

Nick Ciuffo

Born: 3/7/1995 in Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-03 | Final Game: 2021-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Anthony Ciuffo

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Biography

Nick Ciuffo, born in 1995, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2018 to 2021. Primarily a position player, Ciuffo played a total of 21 games during his brief career. He achieved 9 hits and recorded 1 home run, contributing 5 runs batted in (RBIs) along the way. With a batting average of .188, Ciuffo’s performance reflected the challenges many players face when transitioning to the highest level of competition. Ciuffo's career unfolded during a period of evolving offensive strategies in baseball, where the emphasis on power and on-base percentage was becoming increasingly pronounced. Though he faced difficulties at the plate, his defensive skills and potential as a catcher were recognized, displaying the kind of versatility that teams valued. After his MLB tenure, Ciuffo's journey continued in the minor leagues, where he sought to hone his skills and make a return to the big leagues. Despite a relatively short career in the majors, he remains a notable figure in the narrative of modern baseball, representing the aspirations of many young players striving for success in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 48 3 9 2 0 1 5 0 4 16 0.188 0.259 0.292 0.551 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 25.3% 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
2018 TBR AL 16 37 3 7 1 0 1 5 0 3 12 0.189 — — — — 0.0
2019 TBR AL 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2021 BAL AL 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 17 143 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 TBA C 16 14 108 5 0 0
2019 TBA C 3 1 21 2 0 0
2021 BAL C 2 2 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21