Cliff Markle
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Clifford Monroe Markle
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 163 lb.
- Debut September 18, 1915
- Final Game July 14, 1924
- Born May 3, 1894 in Dravosburg, PA USA
- Died May 24, 1974 in Temple City, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Cliff Markle played for the New York Yankees in 1915 and 1916 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1921 and 1922. He joined the St. Paul Saints in 1923 and went 25-12 with a 3.36 ERA while leading the American Association with 184 strikeouts. He played briefly for the Yankees again in 1924 before returning to the Saints. Overall, he went 211-144 with a 3.69 ERA in his minor league career.
- SO Leader
- 1913 Appalachian League 214
- 1914 Virginia League 265, also led with 31 W
- 1915 Texas League 228
- 1923 American Association 184
