Cliff Dapper

Born: 1/2/1920 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 2/8/2011 in Fallbrook, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-19 | Final Game: 1942-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clifford Roland Dapper

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Biography

Cliff Dapper, born in 1920, had a brief yet impactful career as a position player in Major League Baseball. His time in the league spanned from April 19, 1942, to May 3, 1942, during a period marked by the onset of World War II, which significantly affected player rosters and team compositions. Dapper played in just 8 games, yet he made a notable impression with a batting average of .471, showcasing his exceptional hitting ability. He recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 9 runs, demonstrating his effectiveness at producing runs during his short stint in the majors. Dapper's performance was remarkable given the limited number of games he played, and his contributions were particularly valuable during an era when many players were enlisted for military service. His ability to maintain a high batting average and contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts underlines the potential he had as a player. Although his career was short-lived, Cliff Dapper remains a memorable figure for those who appreciate the unique stories of players who graced the diamond during the early 1940s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
9.0	8.0	2.0	3.0	2.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0	0.375	0.444	0.625	1.069

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1941	2.0	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1942	4.0	3.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	0.667	0.750	1.000	1.750
1948	3.0	3.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	0	1.0	0.333	0.333	0.667	1.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	17	2	8	1	0	1	9	0	2	2	0.471	0.526	0.706	1.232	0.0

Career AVG .471 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +85.7% above league average.

Career OBP .526 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +62.8% above league average.

Career SLG .706 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +101.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.232 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — +83.1% 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
1942	BRO	NL	8	17	2	8	1	0	1	9	0	2	2	0.471	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	8	0	20	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	BRO	C	8	0	20	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	8