Gavvy Cravath

Born: 3/23/1881 in Poway, CA, USA

Died: 5/23/1963 in Laguna Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-18 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Clifford Carlton Cravath

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Biography

Gavvy Cravath, born in 1881, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1908 to 1920. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,220 games, amassing 1,134 hits and establishing himself as a powerful offensive force with 119 home runs and 719 RBIs. Cravath, known for his strong batting skills, finished his career with a commendable batting average of .287, showcasing his ability to consistently contribute to his team's success. In addition to his hitting prowess, he demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 89 stolen bases throughout his career. Cravath played during a transformative era in baseball, just prior to the roaring 1920s, which saw the game evolve with the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive play. His contributions were particularly significant during this period, as he became known for his ability to drive in runs and change the course of games. Gavvy Cravath's legacy in baseball is marked not only by his impressive statistics but also by his impact on the game during a time when the sport was rapidly changing, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1220	3951	575	1134	232	83	119	719	89	561	578	0.287	0.380	0.478	0.858	23466.8

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +18.9% above league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +42.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.858 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — +31.0% 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
1908	BOS	AL	94	277	43	71	10	11	1	34	6	38	52	0.256	.240 (+7%)	.298 (+19%)	.306 (+25%)	.605 (+22%)	1060.4
1909	CHW	AL	19	50	7	9	0	0	1	8	3	19	8	0.180	.244 (-26%)	.306 (+32%)	.312 (-23%)	.618 (+4%)	163.1
1909	WSN	AL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	163.1
1912	PHI	NL	130	436	63	124	30	9	11	70	15	47	77	0.284	.268 (+6%)	.335 (+7%)	.358 (+31%)	.694 (+19%)	1553.4
1913	PHI	NL	147	525	78	179	34	14	19	128	10	55	63	0.341	.259 (+31%)	.325 (+25%)	.345 (+64%)	.670 (+45%)	4453.5
1914	PHI	NL	149	499	76	149	27	8	19	100	14	83	72	0.299	.255 (+17%)	.322 (+25%)	.339 (+47%)	.661 (+36%)	3660.1
1915	PHI	NL	150	522	89	149	31	7	24	115	11	86	77	0.285	.250 (+14%)	.318 (+23%)	.332 (+53%)	.651 (+39%)	3985.2
1916	PHI	NL	137	448	70	127	21	8	11	70	9	64	89	0.283	.248 (+14%)	.314 (+21%)	.326 (+35%)	.640 (+28%)	2458.9
1917	PHI	NL	140	503	70	141	29	16	12	83	6	70	57	0.280	.248 (+13%)	.312 (+18%)	.323 (+46%)	.635 (+33%)	2993.3
1918	PHI	NL	121	426	43	99	27	5	8	54	7	54	46	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.318 (avg)	.326 (+15%)	.645 (+8%)	588.6
1919	PHI	NL	83	214	34	73	18	5	12	45	8	35	21	0.341	.262 (+30%)	.322 (+36%)	.347 (+84%)	.670 (+61%)	2328.2
1920	PHI	NL	46	45	2	13	5	0	1	11	0	9	12	0.289	—	—	—	—	222.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	16	2	2	1	1	0	1	2	6	0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1915	WS	PHI	5	16	2	2	1	1	0	1	2	6	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	1	6	0	2	0
OF	1090	95	1675	176	109	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	BOS	1B	5	1	6	0	2	0
1908	BOS	OF	77	76	128	7	11	3
1909	CHA	OF	18	18	34	0	2	0
1909	WS1	OF	1	1	1	1	0	0
1912	PHI	OF	113	0	200	26	8	5
1913	PHI	OF	141	0	208	20	10	1
1914	PHI	OF	143	0	205	34	18	7
1915	PHI	OF	149	0	233	28	15	2
1916	PHI	OF	130	0	182	17	7	2
1917	PHI	OF	139	0	209	17	13	3
1918	PHI	OF	118	0	184	19	15	3
1919	PHI	OF	56	0	89	7	9	2
1920	PHI	OF	5	0	2	0	1	0