Harlond Clift, baseball player, 178 home runs, 1934-1945

Harlond Clift

Born: 8/12/1912 in El Reno, OK, USA

Died: 4/27/1992 in Yakima, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1945-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harlond Benton Clift

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Biography

Harlond Clift was a notable American baseball player, born in 1912, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1934 until 1945. Clift played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills over the course of 1,582 games. He amassed 1,558 hits, which included 178 home runs, and drove in 829 runs throughout his career. His offensive contributions were complemented by a .272 batting average and 69 stolen bases, reflecting his ability to not only hit for power but also to be a dynamic presence on the basepaths. Clift's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the Great Depression and World War II. He earned one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among contemporaries during a time when the league was filled with talent, including legends like Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Known for his versatility and strong hitting, Clift's legacy in the game remains significant, as he exemplified the spirit of resilience and competition characteristic of his era. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the St. Louis Browns and the New York Yankees, solidified his place in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
16.0 15.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0.067 0.125 0.067 0.192

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1936 16.0 15.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0.067 0.125 0.067 0.192

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1582 5730 1070 1558 309 62 178 829 69 1070 713 0.272 0.390 0.441 0.831 21860.6

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .390 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.831 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +16.2% above 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
1934 SLA AL 147 572 104 149 30 10 14 56 7 84 100 0.260 .278 (-6%) .340 (+5%) .392 (+7%) .733 (+6%) 828.0
1935 SLA AL 137 475 101 140 26 4 11 69 0 83 39 0.295 .279 (+5%) .342 (+18%) .399 (+9%) .742 (+13%) 1669.6
1936 SLA AL 152 576 145 174 40 11 20 73 12 115 68 0.302 .283 (+6%) .349 (+21%) .404 (+27%) .753 (+24%) 3392.2
1937 SLA AL 155 571 103 175 36 7 29 118 8 98 80 0.306 .276 (+11%) .342 (+21%) .398 (+37%) .740 (+30%) 3829.0
1938 SLA AL 149 534 119 155 25 7 34 118 10 118 67 0.290 .272 (+6%) .341 (+24%) .392 (+41%) .734 (+33%) 4102.6
1939 SLA AL 151 526 90 142 25 2 15 84 4 111 55 0.270 .274 (-2%) .342 (+17%) .393 (+4%) .735 (+11%) 1670.0
1940 SLA AL 150 523 92 143 29 5 20 87 9 104 62 0.273 .267 (+2%) .335 (+18%) .387 (+19%) .722 (+19%) 2367.4
1941 SLA AL 154 584 108 149 33 9 17 84 6 113 93 0.255 .262 (-3%) .332 (+13%) .373 (+15%) .705 (+14%) 1952.2
1942 SLA AL 143 541 108 148 39 4 7 55 6 106 48 0.274 .253 (+8%) .323 (+22%) .349 (+14%) .672 (+18%) 2288.4
1943 SLA AL 105 379 43 88 11 3 3 25 5 54 37 0.232 .255 (-9%) .324 (+1%) .346 (-13%) .671 (-6%) -277.8
1943 WSN AL 8 30 4 9 0 0 0 4 0 5 3 0.300 — — — — -277.8
1944 WSN AL 12 44 4 7 3 0 0 3 0 3 3 0.159 — — — — 0.0
1945 WSN AL 119 375 49 79 12 0 8 53 2 76 58 0.211 .260 (-19%) .328 (+6%) .354 (-14%) .683 (-4%) 39.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 14 19 1 2
3B 1550 0 1777 3262 279 309
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 SLA 3B 141 0 150 245 30 28
1935 SLA 2B 6 0 14 19 1 2
1935 SLA 3B 127 0 130 240 26 12
1936 SLA 3B 152 0 158 310 24 27
1937 SLA 3B 155 0 198 405 34 50
1938 SLA 3B 149 0 176 306 19 31
1939 SLA 3B 149 0 184 324 25 34
1940 SLA 3B 147 0 161 329 21 32
1941 SLA 3B 154 0 195 316 22 27
1942 SLA 3B 141 0 160 287 28 28
1942 SLA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 SLA 3B 104 0 126 252 20 20
1943 WS1 3B 8 0 18 12 1 0
1944 WS1 3B 12 0 10 22 6 2
1945 WS1 3B 111 0 111 214 23 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 1548
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1940 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B
1940 Baseball Magazine All-Star 3B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1938 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 11.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 11.0 80 0