Alex Radcliff
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Alex Radcliff was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for 6 teams, including the Dayton Marcos. In 431 career games, he hit .296 with 506 hits, 20 home runs, and 251 RBI. Alex Radcliff was a 11-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,634.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 215 lb
- Died
- 11/13/1981 in Chicago, IL, USA
- Awards
- 11× All-Star
Full name: Alexander Radcliff
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 1,710 | 247 | 506 | 97 | 31 | 20 | 251 | 30 | 103 | 15 | .296 | .340 | .424 | .764 | 1,634 |
Career AVG .296 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .424 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career OPS .764 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — +6.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DM | NNL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CAG | NNL | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CAG | NNL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CAG | NSL | 40 | 153 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 1 | .268 | .275 (-3%) | .335 (-1%) | .391 (-13%) | .726 (-7%) | -150.2 |
| 1933 | CAG | NN2 | 37 | 148 | 30 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 0 | .338 | .270 (+25%) | .329 (+23%) | .377 (+31%) | .707 (+27%) | 686.6 |
| 1934 | CAG | NN2 | 40 | 161 | 24 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 8 | 0 | .304 | .278 (+9%) | .340 (-1%) | .392 (avg) | .733 (-1%) | -35.1 |
| 1935 | CAG | NN2 | 48 | 217 | 40 | 68 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .313 | .279 (+12%) | .342 (-1%) | .399 (+14%) | .742 (+7%) | 197.9 |
| 1936 | NYC | NN2 | 19 | 80 | 14 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .350 | .283 (+23%) | .349 (+9%) | .404 (+39%) | .753 (+25%) | 306.7 |
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 9 | 33 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .303 | — | — | — | — | 306.7 |
| 1937 | CAG | NAL | 43 | 165 | 17 | 50 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 11 | 6 | 5 | .303 | .276 (+10%) | .342 (-2%) | .398 (+23%) | .740 (+12%) | 242.2 |
| 1938 | CAG | NAL | 35 | 139 | 24 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .252 | .272 (-8%) | .341 (-13%) | .392 (+1%) | .734 (-6%) | -184.2 |
| 1939 | CAG | NAL | 38 | 154 | 24 | 44 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 | .286 | .274 (+4%) | .342 (-3%) | .393 (+6%) | .735 (+2%) | 4.8 |
| 1941 | CAG | NAL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CAG | NAL | 40 | 159 | 15 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .239 | .253 (-6%) | .323 (-13%) | .349 (+1%) | .672 (-6%) | -197.3 |
| 1942 | BBB | NAL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -197.3 |
| 1943 | CAG | NAL | 31 | 126 | 13 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .365 | .255 (+43%) | .324 (+17%) | .346 (+35%) | .671 (+26%) | 465.4 |
| 1944 | CIC | NAL | 19 | 68 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | .338 | .261 (+29%) | .325 (+28%) | .357 (+36%) | .683 (+32%) | 353.4 |
| 1944 | CAG | NAL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 353.4 |
| 1945 | CIC | NAL | 16 | 53 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .245 | .260 (-6%) | .328 (-6%) | .354 (-10%) | .683 (-8%) | -56.4 |
| 1946 | MRS | NAL | 8 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 20 seasons | 431 | 1,710 | 247 | 506 | 97 | 31 | 20 | 251 | 30 | 103 | 15 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 2,097 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CAG | IND | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CAG | NAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 32.40 | — | 0 | ||
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 (294 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 157 | 506 | 87 | 185 | 13 | 72 | .366 |
| Away | 133 | 486 | 69 | 160 | 9 | 57 | .329 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Away | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-08-20 | MEM | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-08-12 | MEM | CVB | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-03 | MEM | CVB | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-28 | MEM | CAG | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-17 | MEM | CVB | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-14 | MEM | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-14 | MEM | CAG | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-07-02 | MEM | CVB | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-21 | MEM | BIR | W | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-12 | MEM | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943-07-05 | CAG | BIR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-06-01 | CAG | KCM | W | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943-05-31 | CAG | KCM | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-06-22 | BIR | CCB | L | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 380 | 378 | 392 | 662 | 98 | 44 |
| OF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 43 | 42 | 81 | 121 | 23 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DM | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | CAG | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CAG | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932 | CAG | 3B | 40 | 40 | 49 | 95 | 13 | 3 |
| 1933 | CAG | 3B | 37 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 9 | 5 |
| 1934 | CAG | 3B | 40 | 40 | 37 | 65 | 5 | 4 |
| 1935 | CAG | 3B | 48 | 48 | 34 | 72 | 10 | 8 |
| 1936 | NYC | 3B | 19 | 19 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 2 |
| 1936 | CAG | 3B | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 1936 | CAG | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CAG | 3B | 12 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1937 | CAG | SS | 31 | 31 | 57 | 87 | 12 | 10 |
| 1938 | CAG | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CAG | 3B | 31 | 29 | 34 | 59 | 6 | 3 |
| 1938 | CAG | OF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CAG | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | CAG | SS | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | CAG | 3B | 37 | 37 | 32 | 69 | 9 | 5 |
| 1939 | CAG | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1941 | CAG | 3B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CAG | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CAG | 3B | 39 | 39 | 49 | 62 | 14 | 4 |
| 1942 | BBB | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | CAG | 3B | 29 | 29 | 32 | 56 | 8 | 3 |
| 1943 | CAG | SS | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | CIC | 3B | 19 | 19 | 24 | 38 | 7 | 2 |
| 1944 | CAG | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | CIC | 1B | 4 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1945 | CIC | 3B | 10 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1945 | CIC | SS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1946 | MRS | 3B | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | MRS | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 380 |
| Shortstop | 43 |
| Left Field | 3 |
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Alex Radcliff: the record in brief
The season rows for Alex Radcliff begin in 1926. By club, Radcliff's seasons break down as the Dayton Marcos (1926), the Chicago American Giants (1927 through 1944), the New York Cubans (1936), the Birmingham Black Barons (1942), the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1944 through 1945), and the Memphis Red Sox (1946). The bio lists Radcliff as a third baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Radcliff is listed at 5'11" and 215 pounds. Radcliff was born on July 26, 1905, in Mobile, AL, USA. Radcliff's death is recorded on November 13, 1981, in Chicago, IL, USA. Alex Radcliff was the playing name; the full given name is Alexander.
Radcliff's career batting table shows 431 games, 1,710 at bats and 506 hits, a .296 average, plus 20 home runs, 251 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .340 and the slugging percentage .424, for an OPS of .764. Over the seasons Radcliff played, league hitters batted .272; the .296 career figure is 8.9% above that.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alex Radcliff
- Was Alex Radcliff a pitcher?
- No. Alex Radcliff was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Alex Radcliff hit?
- Alex Radcliff hit 20 career home runs with 506 hits.
- What teams did Alex Radcliff play for?
- Alex Radcliff played for 6 teams: the Dayton Marcos (1926), the Chicago American Giants (1927, 1929, 1932–1939, 1941–1944), the New York Cubans (1936), the Birmingham Black Barons (1942), the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns (1944–1945), and the Memphis Red Sox (1946).
- Did Alex Radcliff win an MVP award?
- No. Alex Radcliff did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Alex Radcliff win?
- Alex Radcliff was selected to 11 All-Star Games.
- What were Alex Radcliff's career stats?
- In 431 games, Alex Radcliff had 506 hits, 20 home runs, 251 RBI, 247 runs, and 30 stolen bases, with a .296 batting average.
- What position did Alex Radcliff play?
- Alex Radcliff played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alex Radcliff and how much did he weigh?
- Alex Radcliff was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alex Radcliff hit each season?
- Alex Radcliff's home runs by season: 0 in 1926, 0 in 1927, 0 in 1929, 1 in 1932, 2 in 1933, 1 in 1934, 4 in 1935, 2 in 1936, 3 in 1937, 1 in 1938, 1 in 1939, 0 in 1941, 2 in 1942, 1 in 1943, 1 in 1944, 1 in 1945, and 0 in 1946. His most in one season was 4, in 1935.
- What was Alex Radcliff's career batting average?
- Alex Radcliff batted .296 over his career, with 506 hits in 1,710 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alex Radcliff have?
- Alex Radcliff drove in 251 runs in his career.
- What was Alex Radcliff's career ERA?
- Alex Radcliff finished with a 32.40 career ERA, going 0-1 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Alex Radcliff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alex Radcliff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Alex Radcliff make?
- Alex Radcliff was selected to 11 All-Star Games.