Gowell Claset

Born: 11/26/1907 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

Died: 3/8/1981 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-12 | Final Game: 1933-06-07

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gowell Sylvester Claset

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Biography

Gowell Claset, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from April 12, 1933, to June 7, 1933. Despite his short tenure in Major League Baseball, Claset made a mark during a time when the league was transitioning into the more competitive and electrifying era of the mid-1930s. He played in an era characterized by the rise of powerful hitters and changing pitching strategies, which made his role as a pitcher particularly challenging. Claset finished his career with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.53, reflecting the difficulties he faced on the mound. Over the course of his limited appearances, he recorded one strikeout but did not achieve any saves. Claset's brief stint in the league illustrates the fierce competition and the high stakes that players faced during this transformative time in baseball history. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Claset remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, contributing to the legacy of the game in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	8	1	0	0	0	11.3	23	12	1	11	1	9.53	0

Career ERA 9.53 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 147.1% worse than 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
1933	PHA	AL	2	0	8	1	0	0	0	11.3	23	12	11	1	9.53	3.86 (-147%)	-834.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	2	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.500	0.800	0.500	1.300	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +85.2% above league average.

Career OBP .800 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +142.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +32.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.300 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +83.8% above 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
1933	PHA	AL	8	2	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1933	PHA	P	8	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8