Fred Klages

Born: 10/31/1943 in Ambridge, PA, USA

Died: 3/30/2023 in Spring, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-11 | Final Game: 1967-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederick Albert Antony Klages

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Fred Klages was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1967. Born in 1943, Klages made his debut during a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the more traditional playing styles of the past towards a new era characterized by increased athleticism and strategy. Over the course of his brief career, Klages established himself as a reliable option on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.28. His ability to control the game was reflected in his 23 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a competent pitcher during his time in the league. Klages' playing career, though short-lived, contributed to the tapestry of baseball history in the late 1960s, a period marked by significant changes both on and off the field. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were valuable, and his performance during this transitional era in baseball offered a glimpse into the evolution of pitching styles and strategies that would define the game in the following decades. After his final appearance on September 11, 1967, Klages left the field but remains a part of the rich narrative of Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	4	14	12	0	0	0	60.3	52	22	6	23	23	3.28	0

Career ERA 3.28 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — near 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
1966	CHW	AL	1	0	3	3	0	0	0	15.7	9	3	7	6	1.72	3.52 (+51%)	-
1967	CHW	AL	4	4	11	9	0	0	0	44.7	43	19	16	17	3.83	3.30 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	18	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	10	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1966	CHW	AL	3	6	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CHW	AL	12	12	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	12	5	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	CHA	P	3	3	3	2	0	0
1967	CHA	P	11	9	2	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14