Rip Radcliff

Born: 1/19/1906 in Kiowa, OK, USA

Died: 5/23/1962 in Enid, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-09-17 | Final Game: 1943-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Raymond Allen Radcliff

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Biography

Rip Radcliff, born in 1906, was a prominent position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1943. Known for his impressive batting skills, Radcliff played a total of 1,081 games, amassing 1,267 hits and achieving a noteworthy batting average of .311. Over his career, he contributed 42 home runs and drove in 533 runs, showcasing his ability to be a consistent offensive threat. He also displayed speed on the bases, recording 40 stolen bases, which further highlighted his versatility as a player. Radcliff was recognized for his talents with an All-Star selection, cementing his status among the elite players of his time. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see the effects of World War II, which altered rosters and competition levels. Despite the challenges of the era, Radcliff's contributions on the field left a lasting legacy, underscoring his role in the evolving landscape of professional baseball. He retired with a commendable career, remembered for his offensive prowess and the impact he had during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1081	4074	598	1267	205	50	42	533	40	310	141	0.311	0.362	0.417	0.779	5328.8

Career AVG .311 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +8.0% above 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
1934	CHW	AL	14	56	7	15	2	1	0	5	1	0	2	0.268	.278 (-4%)	.340 (-21%)	.392 (-14%)	.733 (-17%)	-177.0
1935	CHW	AL	146	623	95	178	28	8	10	68	4	53	21	0.286	.279 (+2%)	.342 (+1%)	.399 (+1%)	.742 (+1%)	135.6
1936	CHW	AL	138	618	120	207	31	7	8	82	6	44	12	0.335	.283 (+18%)	.349 (+9%)	.404 (+11%)	.753 (+10%)	1249.1
1937	CHW	AL	144	584	105	190	38	10	4	79	6	53	25	0.325	.276 (+18%)	.342 (+12%)	.398 (+12%)	.740 (+12%)	1450.0
1938	CHW	AL	129	503	64	166	23	6	5	81	5	36	17	0.330	.272 (+21%)	.341 (+10%)	.392 (+9%)	.734 (+10%)	965.7
1939	CHW	AL	113	397	49	105	25	2	2	53	6	26	21	0.264	.274 (-4%)	.342 (-9%)	.393 (-10%)	.735 (-9%)	-790.5
1940	SLA	AL	150	584	83	200	33	9	7	81	6	47	20	0.342	.267 (+28%)	.335 (+17%)	.387 (+20%)	.722 (+19%)	2219.8
1941	SLA	AL	19	71	12	20	2	2	2	14	1	10	1	0.282	.262 (+7%)	.332 (+11%)	.373 (+21%)	.705 (+16%)	192.3
1941	DET	AL	96	379	47	120	14	5	3	40	4	19	13	0.317	.262 (+21%)	.332 (+6%)	.373 (+8%)	.705 (+7%)	192.3
1942	DET	AL	62	144	13	36	5	0	1	20	0	9	6	0.250	.253 (-1%)	.323 (-9%)	.349 (-13%)	.672 (-11%)	-273.9
1943	DET	AL	70	115	3	30	4	0	0	10	1	13	3	0.261	.255 (+2%)	.324 (+5%)	.346 (-15%)	.671 (-5%)	-56.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	55	0	497	31	8	40
OF	887	0	1655	45	58	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1934	CHA	OF	14	35	0	2	0
1935	CHA	OF	142	231	8	8	1
1936	CHA	OF	132	213	6	15	2
1937	CHA	OF	139	273	9	10	5
1938	CHA	1B	23	236	10	5	25
1938	CHA	OF	99	230	5	5	0
1939	CHA	1B	20	170	11	2	11
1939	CHA	OF	78	130	1	4	0
1940	SLA	1B	4	25	2	1	2
1940	SLA	OF	139	282	8	8	2
1941	SLA	1B	3	24	1	0	2
1941	SLA	OF	14	26	0	0	0
1941	DET	OF	87	155	6	5	1
1942	DET	1B	4	40	5	0	0
1942	DET	OF	24	43	1	1	1
1943	DET	1B	1	2	2	0	0
1943	DET	OF	19	37	1	0	1