Cliff Chambers
Born: 1/10/1922 in Portland, OR, USA
Died: 1/21/2012 in Eagle, ID, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-24 | Final Game: 1953-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 208 lbs
Full name: Clifford Day Chambers
Biography
Cliff Chambers, born in 1922, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1953. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Chambers finished his career with a record of 48 wins and 53 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. Over the course of his career, he struck out 374 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute as both a starter and a reliever.
Chambers’ playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of the game and the emergence of new pitching techniques. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, reflected the evolving nature of the sport during the post-war era. Though not a household name, his career provides a glimpse into the lives and performances of players who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the early 1950s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 53 | 189 | 113 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 897.3 | 924 | 428 | 70 | 361 | 374 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 2 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 103.7 | 100 | 51 | 48 | 51 | 4.43 | - |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 13 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 177.3 | 186 | 78 | 58 | 93 | 3.96 | 2257.4 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 12 | 15 | 37 | 33 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 249.3 | 262 | 119 | 92 | 93 | 4.30 | 2647.9 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 59.7 | 64 | 37 | 31 | 19 | 5.58 | -984.7 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 11 | 6 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 129.3 | 120 | 55 | 56 | 45 | 3.83 | - |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 98.3 | 110 | 45 | 33 | 47 | 4.12 | - |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 3 | 6 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 82 | 43 | 43 | 26 | 4.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 294 | 24 | 69 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 56 | 0.235 | 0.274 | 0.310 | 0.584 | -617.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHC | NL | 29 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 34 | 55 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.236 | -162.7 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 37 | 90 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.289 | -102.8 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 10 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 21 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 26 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 32 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 189 | 0 | 38 | 146 | 7 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | CHN | P | 29 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | PIT | P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 1951 | PIT | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | P | 26 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1953 | SLN | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 189 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1941, 1942 |