Cliff Fannin, baseball player, 1945-1952

Cliff Fannin

Born: 5/13/1924 in Louisa, KY, USA

Died: 12/11/1966 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-09-02 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Clifford Bryson Fannin

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Biography

Cliff Fannin, born in 1924, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1952. He made his mark in a post-World War II era when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and talent. Fannin played for several teams during his time in the league, showcasing a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and fellow players alike. Over his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 51 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. Fannin's career statistics reflect his role as a hardworking pitcher, accumulating a total of 352 strikeouts and recording 6 saves. His contributions on the mound were significant during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, characterized by the rise of power hitting and strategic pitching strategies. Fannin's resilience and ability to compete in a challenging baseball landscape left a lasting impression on the game, and he remains a respected figure among baseball historians and enthusiasts.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 51 164 98 28 6 6 733.0 763 395 72 393 352 4.85 0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 23.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1945 SLA AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.3 8 3 5 5 2.61 3.67 (+29%) 120.6
1946 SLA AL 5 2 27 7 4 1 2 86.7 76 29 42 52 3.01 3.59 (+16%) 256.2
1947 SLA AL 6 8 26 18 6 2 1 145.7 134 58 77 77 3.58 3.97 (+10%) -623.8
1948 SLA AL 10 14 34 29 10 3 1 213.7 198 99 104 102 4.17 4.10 (-2%) -232.5
1949 SLA AL 8 14 30 25 5 0 1 143.0 177 98 93 57 6.17 4.12 (-50%) -3356.1
1950 SLA AL 5 9 25 16 3 0 1 102.0 116 74 58 42 6.53 4.36 (-50%) -3653.4
1951 SLA AL 0 2 7 1 0 0 0 15.3 20 11 5 11 6.46 4.04 (-60%) -1180.7
1952 SLA AL 0 2 10 2 0 0 0 16.3 34 23 9 6 12.67 3.70 (-242%) -1469.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
195 237 30 41 3 0 0 14 0 17 36 0.173 0.231 0.186 0.417 -824.1

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.417 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 41.4% 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
1945 SLA AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 SLA AL 27 31 4 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.161 — — — — 0.0
1947 SLA AL 26 46 4 9 1 0 0 4 0 2 5 0.196 — — — — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 48 65 12 11 0 0 0 2 0 11 4 0.169 .263 (-36%) .340 (-12%) .379 (-55%) .719 (-35%) -356.9
1949 SLA AL 37 55 4 9 1 0 0 4 0 2 15 0.164 .262 (-38%) .343 (-44%) .384 (-53%) .727 (-48%) -467.2
1950 SLA AL 33 34 6 6 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1951 SLA AL 8 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 164 0 32 96 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 SLA P 5 0 0 1 0 1
1946 SLA P 27 0 3 13 0 1
1947 SLA P 26 0 10 23 2 1
1948 SLA P 34 0 10 24 2 3
1949 SLA P 30 0 4 15 0 0
1950 SLA P 25 0 3 17 2 2
1951 SLA P 7 0 2 2 0 0
1952 SLA P 10 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 164

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1948 Most Valuable Player AL 32th 2.0 336 0