Milt Graff, baseball player, 1957-1958

Milt Graff

Born: 12/30/1930 in Jefferson Center, PA, USA

Died: 8/2/2005 in Rockdale, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1958-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Milton Edward Graff

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Biography

Milt Graff was a professional baseball player born in 1930, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1957 to 1958. Primarily serving as a position player, Graff appeared in 61 games over two seasons, where he demonstrated his skills as both a hitter and a baserunner. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .179 and a total of 28 hits, his contributions included 10 RBIs and 2 stolen bases, showcasing his potential as an agile player on the field. Graff's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the tail end of the post-war era, which was marked by the integration of the sport and an evolving style of play. While he may not have achieved the statistical acclaim of some of his contemporaries, Graff's experience in the majors reflects the competitive environment of the time and the challenges faced by players striving to establish themselves in a rapidly changing game. His legacy, though modest in numbers, remains part of baseball's rich tapestry, highlighting the diverse paths taken by those who donned a major league uniform.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 156 16 28 4 3 0 10 2 15 10 0.179 0.259 0.244 0.502 -795.7

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career SLG .244 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 30.0% 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
1957 KC1 AL 56 155 16 28 4 3 0 10 2 15 10 0.181 .257 (-30%) .323 (-20%) .391 (-37%) .715 (-29%) -795.7
1958 KC1 AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 54 43 111 127 3 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 KC1 2B 53 43 110 127 3 36
1958 KC1 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 54