Cliff Mapes

Born: 3/13/1922 in Sutherland, NE, USA

Died: 12/5/1996 in Pryor, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1952-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Clifford Franklin Mapes

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Biography

Cliff Mapes was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Born in 1922, Mapes played primarily as an outfielder from 1948 until his retirement in 1952. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 459 games, amassing 289 hits and demonstrating his power at the plate with 38 home runs and 172 RBIs. He concluded his career with a batting average of .242 and also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 8 stolen bases. Mapes played in an era marked by the transition from the post-war period of baseball, which saw the re-emergence of fan interest and attendance following World War II. He was known for his solid hitting and versatility as a position player, contributing to the teams he played for during a time of significant change in the sport. While not a household name, Mapes's contributions on the field helped pave the way for future generations of players. He retired from professional play on September 28, 1952, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the competitive spirit of baseball in the early 20th century.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.0	23.0	2.0	3.0	1.0	0	1.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0.130	0.231	0.304	0.535

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1947	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1948	25.0	22.0	2.0	3.0	1.0	0	1.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0.136	0.240	0.318	0.558

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
459	1193	199	289	55	13	38	172	8	168	213	0.242	0.338	0.406	0.743	504.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near 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
1948	NYY	AL	53	88	19	22	11	1	1	12	1	6	13	0.250	.263 (-5%)	.340 (-12%)	.379 (+14%)	.719 (+1%)	-32.6
1949	NYY	AL	111	304	56	75	13	3	7	38	6	58	50	0.247	.262 (-6%)	.343 (+7%)	.384 (-1%)	.727 (+3%)	294.2
1950	NYY	AL	108	356	60	88	14	6	12	61	1	47	61	0.247	.265 (-7%)	.346 (-2%)	.401 (+5%)	.747 (+2%)	77.1
1951	NYY	AL	45	51	6	11	3	1	2	8	0	4	14	0.216	.260 (-17%)	.336 (-19%)	.385 (+12%)	.721 (-2%)	-51.8
1951	SLA	AL	56	201	32	55	7	2	7	30	0	26	33	0.274	.260 (+5%)	.336 (+7%)	.385 (+12%)	.721 (+10%)	-51.8
1952	DET	AL	86	193	26	38	7	0	9	23	0	27	42	0.197	.252 (-22%)	.326 (-10%)	.369 (+1%)	.696 (-4%)	-146.6