Larry Ciaffone
Born: 8/17/1924 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 12/14/1991 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-17 | Final Game: 1951-05-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Thomas Ciaffone
Biography
Larry Ciaffone was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1951. His career spanned from April 17, 1951, to May 3, 1951, during which he participated in five games as a position player. Ciaffone's time in the majors was marked by significant challenges, as he finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and he did not successfully steal any bases.
Ciaffone's tenure in Major League Baseball came during a transitional era in the sport, just a few years after World War II and before the onset of the Golden Age of Baseball. While he did not achieve statistical success, his brief appearance in the league reflects the competitive nature of professional baseball, where only a select few reach the highest level, even for a short time. His experience serves as a reminder of the many players who, despite limited opportunities, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | STL | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |