Ray VanCleef
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Ray VanCleef
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- School Rutgers University
Ray VanCleef (his last name is sometimes spelled Van Cleef) was an outfielder who is most notable for winning the 1950 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a junior at Rutgers University. He was an All-American that season and in 1951 as well. He is also in the Rutgers University Baseball Hall of Fame.
VanCleef was a failure as a pro. In 1952, he hit .187/~.383/.198 in 25 games for the Williamsport Tigers with 27 walks and 20 runs in 25 games. He fielded .961 and had 3 assists in the outfield.
