Cliff Daringer, baseball player, 1914-1914

Cliff Daringer

Born: 4/10/1885 in Hayden, IN, USA

Died: 12/26/1971 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-20 | Final Game: 1914-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Clifford Clarence Daringer

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Biography

Cliff Daringer was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made his mark in the sport during the early 20th century. Daringer played in the major leagues from 1914, with his career spanning a brief but notable period until his last game on September 29 of the same year. As a position player, he appeared in 64 games, where he showcased his skills as a capable hitter and a savvy base runner. Throughout his career, Daringer recorded 42 hits and maintained a batting average of .263, while driving in 16 runs. Notably, he demonstrated his speed on the bases, amassing 9 stolen bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Despite not hitting any home runs, Daringer's contributions on the field were significant for his time, as he participated in a transitional period of baseball that was just beginning to see the evolution of offensive strategies. His efforts have been preserved in the annals of baseball history, marking him as a part of the game's rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 160 12 42 2 1 0 16 9 11 7 0.263 0.322 0.287 0.609 -176.7

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1914 KCF FL 64 160 12 42 2 1 0 16 9 11 7 0.263 .255 (+3%) .322 (avg) .339 (-15%) .661 (-8%) -176.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 0 23 34 3 5
3B 19 0 13 25 9 3
SS 24 0 34 83 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 KCF 2B 14 0 23 34 3 5
1914 KCF 3B 19 0 13 25 9 3
1914 KCF SS 24 0 34 83 7 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Third Base 19
Shortstop 24