Cliff Chambers, baseball player, 1948-1953

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 189

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1941, 1942