Cliff Ross
Born: 8/3/1928 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 4/12/1999 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-09-11 | Final Game: 1954-09-20
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Clifford David Ross
Biography
Cliff Ross was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. Born in 1928, he played as a position player, making his debut on September 11, 1954. Ross's time in the major leagues was notably short, as he participated in only four games over the course of his career. During this span, he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .0. He also did not register any stolen bases.
Although his playing career did not yield traditional statistical achievements, Ross's presence in the major league during an era marked by the transition from the post-war years to a more competitive environment in baseball illustrated the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting place in the sport. His brief stint in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness but whose opportunities were limited, leaving a footprint in the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |