Fritz Clausen, baseball player, 1892-1896

Fritz Clausen

Born: 4/26/1869 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 2/11/1960 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-07-23 | Final Game: 1896-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Clausen

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Biography

Fritz Clausen was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the late 19th century, playing from 1892 until 1896. Born in 1869, Clausen competed during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase. He was known for his competitive spirit and adept pitching skills, which he showcased throughout his career. Clausen finished his time in Major League Baseball with a record of 16-22 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64. Over the span of his career, he recorded 134 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to not only start games but also contribute in high-pressure situations. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect the dominant pitchers of his era, Clausen's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the game’s development during the 1890s. His legacy remains a part of baseball history, representing the early complexities and challenges faced by pitchers in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 22 43 42 36 2 1 324.3 315 131 7 159 134 3.64 0

Career ERA 3.64 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 16.7% better 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
1892 LS3 NL 9 13 24 24 24 2 0 200.0 181 68 87 94 3.06 3.28 (+7%) 1280.5
1893 LS3 NL 1 4 5 5 3 0 0 33.0 41 22 22 4 6.00 4.66 (-29%) -1014.1
1893 CHC NL 6 2 10 9 8 0 1 76.0 71 26 39 31 3.08 4.66 (+34%) -
1894 CHC NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 4.3 5 7 5 1 14.54 — -
1896 LS3 NL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 11.0 17 8 6 4 6.55 4.36 (-50%) -508.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 136 8 20 1 0 0 5 0 7 14 0.147 0.194 0.154 0.349 -523.4

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.349 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 52.3% below 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
1892 LS3 NL 24 84 4 13 1 0 0 3 0 5 11 0.155 .244 (-37%) .316 (-33%) .327 (-49%) .644 (-41%) -523.4
1893 LS3 NL 5 14 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1893 CHC NL 10 33 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1894 CHC NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1896 LS3 NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 0 17 67 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 LS3 P 24 0 11 37 6 0
1893 LS3 P 5 0 0 9 0 0
1893 CHN P 10 0 5 15 1 1
1894 CHN P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1896 LS3 P 2 0 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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