Cliff Heathcote
Born: 1/24/1898 in Glen Rock, PA, USA
Died: 1/18/1939 in York, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-06-04 | Final Game: 1932-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Clifton Earl Heathcote
Biography
Cliff Heathcote, born in 1898, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1918 to 1932. Known for his versatility and speed on the bases, Heathcote played in a total of 1,415 games, accumulating 1,222 hits and a career batting average of .275. He was particularly noted for his ability to generate runs, finishing his career with 448 RBIs and 42 home runs. Heathcote also showcased his speed, stealing 191 bases during his time in the league, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Heathcote's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. His contributions to the game were marked not only by his offensive capabilities but also by his adaptability in various positions on the field. As a player who thrived in the early years of the live-ball era, Heathcote's achievements have secured him a place in the annals of baseball history, reflecting both the challenges and advancements of the game during his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1415 | 4443 | 643 | 1222 | 206 | 55 | 42 | 448 | 191 | 367 | 325 | 0.275 | 0.333 | 0.375 | 0.708 | -2364.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | STL | NL | 88 | 348 | 37 | 90 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 40 | 0.259 | -46.5 |
| 1919 | STL | NL | 114 | 401 | 53 | 112 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 41 | 0.279 | -217.1 |
| 1920 | STL | NL | 133 | 489 | 55 | 139 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 56 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 0.284 | -285.6 |
| 1921 | STL | NL | 62 | 156 | 18 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 0.244 | -576.6 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 76 | 243 | 37 | 68 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 0.280 | -268.5 |
| 1922 | STL | NL | 34 | 98 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0.245 | -268.5 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 117 | 393 | 48 | 98 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 0.249 | -1423.4 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 113 | 392 | 66 | 121 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 0.309 | 53.6 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 109 | 380 | 57 | 100 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 15 | 39 | 26 | 0.263 | -505.6 |
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 139 | 510 | 98 | 141 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 53 | 18 | 58 | 30 | 0.276 | 480.8 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 83 | 228 | 28 | 67 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 0.294 | 173.7 |
| 1928 | CHC | NL | 67 | 137 | 26 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 0.285 | 138.8 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 82 | 224 | 45 | 70 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 9 | 25 | 17 | 0.312 | 227.1 |
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 70 | 150 | 30 | 39 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 0.260 | 249.4 |
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 90 | 252 | 24 | 65 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 32 | 16 | 0.258 | -136.5 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 30 | 39 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS | CHN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 0 | 71 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| OF | 1157 | 0 | 2620 | 157 | 82 | 42 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | SLN | OF | 87 | 0 | 222 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLN | OF | 101 | 0 | 225 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| 1920 | SLN | OF | 129 | 0 | 296 | 26 | 12 | 3 |
| 1921 | SLN | OF | 51 | 0 | 83 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | OF | 60 | 0 | 131 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | SLN | OF | 32 | 0 | 93 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1923 | CHN | OF | 112 | 0 | 231 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 1924 | CHN | OF | 111 | 0 | 228 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| 1925 | CHN | OF | 99 | 0 | 241 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| 1926 | CHN | OF | 133 | 0 | 306 | 22 | 5 | 8 |
| 1927 | CHN | OF | 57 | 0 | 136 | 13 | 2 | 7 |
| 1928 | CHN | OF | 39 | 0 | 67 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929 | CHN | OF | 52 | 0 | 131 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1930 | CHN | OF | 35 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CIN | OF | 59 | 0 | 164 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 1932 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 47 |
| Center Field | 397 |
| Right Field | 726 |