Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis, born in 1881, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century from 1909 until 1913. Throughout his career, he showcased a strong command on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 28-61 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31. Curtis was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 236 strikeouts over his career, and he also contributed to his teams with 6 saves. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during this era, as teams began to rely more on specialized pitching strategies. Curtis’s career coincided with a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and into a phase that would soon embrace more offensive strategies. While he may not have achieved stardom, his contributions on the mound and his resilience as a pitcher during a challenging period in baseball history have cemented his place in the annals of the sport. After his retirement in 1913, Curtis’s impact on the game continued to be felt, as he contributed to the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations.