Joe Caffie
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956-1957)
Joe Caffie was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1957 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 44 career games, he hit .291 with 37 hits, 3 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/1/2011 in Warren, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1956-09-13
- Last Game
- 1957-09-28
Full name: Joseph Clifford Caffie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 127 | 21 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 19 | .291 | .343 | .394 | .737 | -14 |
Career AVG .291 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .737 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 12 | 38 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | .342 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 32 | 89 | 14 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .270 | .257 (+5%) | .323 (-7%) | .391 (+6%) | .715 (avg) | -14.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 44 | 127 | 21 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 19 | .291 | — | — | — | — | -14 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 79 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 6 | .304 |
| Away | 16 | 48 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 5 | .271 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-28 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-25 | CLE | KC1 | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-23 | CLE | DET | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-22 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-21 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-20 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-09-18 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-17 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1957-09-15 | CLE | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-15 | CLE | BAL | L | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 18 |
Joe Caffie: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Caffie's first major league game on September 13, 1956; the last one listed came on September 28, 1957. Caffie's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds, Caffie is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Caffie threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Caffie was born on February 14, 1931, in Ramer, AL, USA. Caffie died on August 1, 2011, in Warren, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Clifford.
Across 44 games at the plate, Caffie's career line reads 37 hits in 127 at bats for a .291 average, adding 3 homers and 11 RBI. The on-base percentage is .343 and the slugging percentage .394, for an OPS of .737. Caffie's .291 average ran 13.0% above the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 24 hits of 1957. In 1957, a season of regular play, Caffie hit .270 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Caffie
- What years did Joe Caffie play?
- Joe Caffie played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1957.
- Was Joe Caffie a pitcher?
- No. Joe Caffie was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Caffie hit?
- Joe Caffie hit 3 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Joe Caffie play for?
- Joe Caffie played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1956–1957).
- What were Joe Caffie's career stats?
- In 44 games, Joe Caffie had 37 hits, 3 home runs, 11 RBI, 21 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .291 batting average.
- What position did Joe Caffie play?
- Joe Caffie played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Caffie and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Caffie was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Caffie hit each season?
- Joe Caffie's home runs by season: 0 in 1956 and 3 in 1957. His most in one season was 3, in 1957.
- What was Joe Caffie's career batting average?
- Joe Caffie batted .291 over his career, with 37 hits in 127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Caffie have?
- Joe Caffie drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Caffie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Caffie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.