Cliff Markle, baseball player, 1915-1924

Cliff Markle

Born: 5/3/1894 in Dravosburg, PA, USA

Died: 5/24/1974 in Temple City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-18 | Final Game: 1924-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Clifford Monroe Markle

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Biography

Cliff Markle was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1924. Born in 1894, Markle made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball period, which significantly influenced pitching styles and offensive strategies in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-17 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters during a time when scoring was becoming increasingly common. Markle struck out a total of 90 batters, reflecting a competitive spirit on the mound, though he did not register any saves during his time in the league. His contributions as a pitcher were significant in shaping the dynamics of his teams, as he navigated the challenges of playing in a rapidly evolving game. Despite the ups and downs of his record, Markle’s career remains a testament to the resilience and skill required of pitchers during a transformative period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 56 21 12 2 0 234.7 235 107 9 110 90 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1915 NYY AL 2 0 3 2 2 0 0 23.0 15 1 6 12 0.39 2.90 (+86%) -
1916 NYY AL 4 3 11 7 3 1 0 45.7 41 23 31 14 4.53 2.78 (-63%) -
1921 CIN NL 2 6 10 6 5 0 0 67.0 75 28 20 23 3.76 4.02 (+6%) 1096.7
1922 CIN NL 4 5 25 3 2 1 0 75.7 75 32 33 34 3.81 4.18 (+9%) 114.0
1924 NYY AL 0 3 7 3 0 0 0 23.3 29 23 20 7 8.87 4.13 (-115%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 69 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 5 22 0.087 0.149 0.116 0.265 0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career SLG .116 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 68.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1915 NYY AL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 NYY AL 11 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 CIN NL 10 24 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1922 CIN NL 25 20 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 7 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1924 NYY AL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 0 13 45 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NYA P 3 0 1 4 1 0
1916 NYA P 11 0 1 12 0 0
1921 CIN P 10 0 6 11 2 1
1922 CIN P 25 0 4 15 0 0
1924 NYA P 7 0 1 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56