Cliff Blankenship
| Cliff Blankenship | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Catcher/First baseman | |
| Born: April 10, 1880 Columbus, Georgia | |
| Died: April 26, 1956 (aged 76) Oakland, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1905, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 18, 1909, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Fielding percentage | .952 |
| Putouts | 344 |
| Batting average | .225 |
| Teams | |
Clifford Douglas "Cliff" Blankenship (April 10, 1880 in Columbus, Georgia – April 26, 1956 in Oakland, California) was a professional baseball player. He played his first game on April 17, 1905. He played his 95th and final game on August 18, 1909. His batting average was .225.
In 1907, Senators manager Joe Cantillon sent Blankenship to Weiser, Idaho, to scout pitcher Walter Johnson. Blankenship successfully persuaded Johnson to accept a Washington contract.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Cliff Blankenship at Find a Grave
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