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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WSN | AL | 23 | 43 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 33 | 39 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.410 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 42 | 148 | 12 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 0.270 | -197.6 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 110 | 375 | 47 | 114 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 55 | 0 | 58 | 13 | 0.304 | 1021.7 |
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 86 | 289 | 41 | 84 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 0.291 | -38.8 |
| 1937 | DET | AL | 27 | 57 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0.263 | -29.1 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS1 | C | 13 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933 | WS1 | C | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1933 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | C | 39 | 0 | 134 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 1935 | WS1 | C | 106 | 0 | 356 | 52 | 12 | 8 |
| 1936 | WS1 | C | 83 | 0 | 287 | 44 | 7 | 4 |
| 1937 | DET | C | 13 | 0 | 47 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 1941 | WS1 | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 267 |
| Right Field | 1 |