Cliff Markle

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

Biographical Information[edit]

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.