Ted Kleinhans

Born: 4/8/1899 in Deer Park, WI, USA

Died: 7/24/1985 in Redington Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-20 | Final Game: 1938-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Theodore Otto Kleinhans

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Biography

Ted Kleinhans was a professional baseball pitcher whose major league career spanned from 1934 to 1938. Born in 1899, Kleinhans entered the league during a time when baseball was recovering from the Great Depression and players were increasingly focused on both skill and endurance. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-9 with a 5.26 ERA, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Kleinhans struck out 48 batters and recorded 1 save, demonstrating his ability to handle high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the numbers of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for during the mid-1930s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Kleinhans's career, though modest in statistics, reflects the dedication and tenacity characteristic of many players from that era, making him a notable figure in the annals of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	9	56	12	1	0	1	143.7	185	84	4	76	48	5.26	0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 19.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	PHI	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	6.0	11	6	3	2	9.00	—	0.0
1934	CIN	NL	2	6	24	9	0	0	80.0	107	51	38	23	5.74	4.29 (-34%)	-288.2
1936	NYY	AL	1	1	19	0	0	1	29.3	36	19	23	10	5.83	4.59 (-27%)	-
1937	CIN	NL	1	2	7	3	1	0	27.3	29	7	12	13	2.30	4.34 (+47%)	126.9
1938	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.0	2	1	0	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
57	38	3	6	0	0	0	4	0	1	10	0.158	0.179	0.158	0.337	0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career SLG .158 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.337 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1934	PHI	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1934	CIN	NL	25	23	1	3	1	1	7	0.130	—	—	—	—
1936	NYY	AL	19	6	1	1	1	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—
1937	CIN	NL	7	8	1	2	2	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—
1938	CIN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—