Cliff Fannin
Born: 5/13/1924 in Louisa, KY, USA
Died: 12/11/1966 in Sandusky, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-09-02 | Final Game: 1952-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Clifford Bryson Fannin
Biography
Cliff Fannin, born in 1924, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1945 to 1952. He made his mark in a post-World War II era when Major League Baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity and talent. Fannin played for several teams during his time in the league, showcasing a competitive spirit that resonated with fans and fellow players alike. Over his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 51 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85.
Fannin's career statistics reflect his role as a hardworking pitcher, accumulating a total of 352 strikeouts and recording 6 saves. His contributions on the mound were significant during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, characterized by the rise of power hitting and strategic pitching strategies. Fannin's resilience and ability to compete in a challenging baseball landscape left a lasting impression on the game, and he remains a respected figure among baseball historians and enthusiasts.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 51 | 164 | 98 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 733.0 | 763 | 395 | 72 | 393 | 352 | 4.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2.61 | 144.9 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 5 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 86.7 | 76 | 29 | 42 | 52 | 3.01 | 407.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 6 | 8 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 145.7 | 134 | 58 | 77 | 77 | 3.58 | -196.8 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 10 | 14 | 34 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 213.7 | 198 | 99 | 104 | 102 | 4.17 | 505.5 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 8 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 143.0 | 177 | 98 | 93 | 57 | 6.17 | -3356.1 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 5 | 9 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 102.0 | 116 | 74 | 58 | 42 | 6.53 | -3653.4 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 6.46 | -1180.7 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 34 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 12.67 | -1469.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 237 | 30 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 0.173 | 0.231 | 0.186 | 0.417 | -831.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 27 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 26 | 46 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.196 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 48 | 65 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0.169 | -364.1 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 37 | 55 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.164 | -467.2 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 33 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 164 | 0 | 32 | 96 | 6 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | SLA | P | 26 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| 1948 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 1949 | SLA | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLA | P | 25 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | SLA | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 164 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 32th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |