Cliff Bolton, baseball player, 1931-1941

Cliff Bolton

Born: 4/10/1907 in High Point, NC, USA

Died: 4/21/1979 in Lexington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-20 | Final Game: 1941-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Clifton Bolton

Biography

Cliff Bolton, born in 1907, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1931 to 1941. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 335 games, amassing a noteworthy batting average of .291. Bolton demonstrated a solid offensive presence, recording 280 hits, 143 RBIs, and 6 home runs. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the base paths, where he successfully stole 3 bases during his career. Bolton's playing era was marked by a transition in baseball dynamics, as the game was evolving in response to changes in player training, equipment, and fan expectations. While he may not have garnered the same fame as some of his contemporaries, Bolton's consistent performance and ability to hit for average made him a valuable asset to his teams. His contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of baseball in the 1930s, a time when players were beginning to showcase more athleticism and skill, paving the way for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
335 962 113 280 49 18 6 143 3 110 50 0.291 0.366 0.398 0.764 756.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 266 0 855 130 26 19
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 267
Right Field 1