Clyde Vollmer

Born: 9/24/1921 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/2/2006 in Florence, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-05-31 | Final Game: 1954-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Clyde Frederick Vollmer

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Biography

Clyde Vollmer was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1942 until his retirement on September 1, 1954. Known for his versatility as a position player, Vollmer appeared in a total of 685 games throughout his career. He played during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre- and post-World War II eras, which saw significant changes in the game, including the integration of baseball and shifts in player dynamics. Vollmer's career statistics reflect his contributions on the field, as he accumulated 508 hits, 69 home runs, and 339 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .251. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, with only 7 stolen bases to his name, he was known for his reliable defensive skills and ability to contribute in clutch situations. His power-hitting ability, evidenced by his home run total, positioned him as a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his time in the league. Clyde Vollmer's legacy is a testament to the enduring spirit of the game during an era of change and resilience.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
685	2021	283	508	77	10	69	339	7	243	328	0.251	0.335	0.402	0.737	1531.1

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.713 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
1942	CIN	NL	12	43	2	4	0	0	1	4	0	1	5	0.093	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CIN	NL	9	22	1	4	0	0	0	1	2	1	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CIN	NL	78	155	19	34	10	0	1	13	0	9	18	0.219	.262 (-16%)	.336 (-21%)	.376 (-19%)	.712 (-20%)	-600.3
1948	CIN	NL	7	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	WSN	AL	1	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	WSN	AL	129	443	58	112	17	1	14	59	1	53	62	0.253	.262 (-4%)	.343 (-2%)	.384 (+2%)	.727 (avg)	-23.4
1950	WSN	AL	6	14	4	4	0	0	0	1	1	2	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	BOS	AL	57	169	35	48	10	0	7	37	1	21	35	0.284	.265 (+7%)	.346 (+5%)	.401 (+16%)	.747 (+11%)	0.0
1951	BOS	AL	115	386	66	97	9	2	22	85	0	55	66	0.251	.260 (-4%)	.336 (+3%)	.385 (+18%)	.721 (+11%)	854.8
1952	BOS	AL	90	250	35	66	12	4	11	50	2	39	47	0.264	.252 (+4%)	.326 (+13%)	.369 (+29%)	.696 (+21%)	1014.7
1953	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	WSN	AL	118	408	54	106	15	3	11	74	0	48	59	0.260	.264 (-2%)	.335 (+2%)	.397 (-1%)	.733 (avg)	0.0
1954	WSN	AL	62	117	8	30	4	0	2	15	0	12	28	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.333 (-1%)	.390 (-12%)	.723 (-7%)	-115.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	551	21	1187	27	20	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CIN	OF	11	0	32	0	0	0
1946	CIN	OF	7	0	9	0	0	0
1947	CIN	OF	66	0	125	2	2	0
1948	CIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1948	WS1	OF	1	0	3	0	0	0
1949	WS1	OF	114	0	324	3	6	1
1950	WS1	OF	3	0	5	1	0	0
1950	BOS	OF	39	0	80	3	4	0
1951	BOS	OF	106	0	206	5	3	0
1952	BOS	OF	70	0	143	3	0	1
1953	WS1	OF	106	0	227	8	5	1
1954	WS1	OF	26	21	33	2	0	1