Cliff Speck

Born: 8/8/1956 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-30 | Final Game: 1986-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Robert Clifford Speck

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Biography

Cliff Speck was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1956, whose career spanned a brief period in the mid-1980s. He made his Major League Baseball debut on July 30, 1986, and played until September 25 of the same year. During his time in the league, Speck recorded a win-loss record of 2-1 and finished the season with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. Over the course of his short career, he accumulated a total of 21 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite not recording any saves. Speck's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to witness the effects of increased offensive output and evolving pitching strategies. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Speck's contributions on the mound reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during a time when hitters were increasingly powerful and skilled. His legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game, even if only for a brief moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	13	1	0	0	0	28.3	25	13	2	15	21	4.13	0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1986	ATL	NL	2	1	13	1	0	0	0	28.3	25	13	15	21	4.13	3.97 (-4%)	51.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	0.250	0.000	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1986	ATL	NL	13	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	1	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	ATL	P	13	1	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1986	ATL	NL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$60,000