Cliff Fannin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1945-1952)
Cliff Fannin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1952 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 8 seasons. Across 164 career appearances, he went 34-51 with a 4.85 ERA and 352 strikeouts. He also batted .173 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 12/11/1966 in Sandusky, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1945-09-02
- Last Game
- 1952-09-27
Full name: Clifford Bryson Fannin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2.61 | 3.67 (+29%) | 120.6 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 5 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 86.2 | 76 | 29 | 42 | 52 | 3.01 | 3.59 (+16%) | 256.2 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 6 | 8 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 145.2 | 134 | 58 | 77 | 77 | 3.58 | 3.97 (+10%) | -604.7 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 10 | 14 | 34 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 213.2 | 198 | 99 | 104 | 102 | 4.17 | 4.10 (-2%) | -222.2 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 8 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 143.0 | 177 | 98 | 93 | 57 | 6.17 | 4.12 (-50%) | -3255.3 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 5 | 9 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 102.0 | 116 | 74 | 58 | 42 | 6.53 | 4.36 (-50%) | -3574.5 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 6.46 | 4.04 (-60%) | -1176.8 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 34 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 12.67 | 3.70 (-242%) | -1464.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 34 | 51 | 164 | 98 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 733.0 | 763 | 395 | 393 | 352 | 4.85 | — | -9,921 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .173 | .231 | .186 | .417 | -762 |
Career AVG .173 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 33.7% below league average.
Career OBP .231 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.
Career SLG .186 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.
Career OPS .417 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 5 | 1 | 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 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 26 | 46 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 48 | 65 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | .169 | .263 (-36%) | .340 (-12%) | .379 (-55%) | .719 (-35%) | -326.4 |
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 37 | 55 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .164 | .262 (-38%) | .343 (-44%) | .384 (-53%) | .727 (-48%) | -435.8 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 33 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 195 | 237 | 30 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 36 | .173 | — | — | — | — | -762 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (359 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 89 | 117 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 9 | .222 |
| Away | 106 | 120 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 5 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 375.1 | 379 | 177 | 196 | 199 | 4.24 |
| Away | 83 | 357.2 | 384 | 212 | 197 | 152 | 5.33 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-27 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-06 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-24 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-23 | SLA | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-19 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-16 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-13 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-08 | SLA | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-05-05 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-02 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-27 | SLA | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952-09-06 | SLA | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-08-24 | SLA | BOS | — | 0.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-23 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952-08-16 | SLA | DET | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-08-13 | SLA | CLE | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-05-08 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-05-05 | SLA | MIN | — | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1952-05-02 | SLA | BOS | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-04-20 | SLA | CHW | L | 2.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
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Cliff Fannin: the record in brief
Cliff Fannin played a first major league game on September 2, 1945 and a last one on September 27, 1952. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, from 1945 through 1952. Fannin played primarily as a pitcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on May 13, 1924, in Louisa, KY, USA, Fannin was listed at 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on December 11, 1966, in Sandusky, OH, USA. Fannin's full given name, per the bio, is Clifford Bryson Fannin.
Fannin went 34-51 with a 4.85 ERA in 164 games, 98 of them starts. Fannin had 352 strikeouts, 28 complete games, and 6 shutouts. The league ERA over Fannin's seasons was 3.93, so the 4.85 figure ran 23.3% worse than average. No season topped the 10 wins of 1948. In 1947, one of the busiest seasons, Fannin posted a 3.58 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.97.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cliff Fannin
- What years did Cliff Fannin play?
- Cliff Fannin played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1952.
- Was Cliff Fannin a pitcher?
- Yes. Cliff Fannin pitched in the major leagues, recording 34 wins and 352 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Cliff Fannin hit?
- Cliff Fannin hit 0 career home runs with 41 hits.
- What teams did Cliff Fannin play for?
- Cliff Fannin played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1945–1952).
- What were Cliff Fannin's career stats?
- In 164 games, Cliff Fannin went 34-51 with a 4.85 ERA, 352 strikeouts, 733.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 41 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Cliff Fannin play?
- Cliff Fannin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cliff Fannin and how much did he weigh?
- Cliff Fannin was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Cliff Fannin's career ERA?
- Cliff Fannin finished with a 4.85 career ERA, going 34-51 with 352 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Cliff Fannin have?
- Cliff Fannin recorded 352 career strikeouts.
- Is Cliff Fannin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cliff Fannin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.