Norbert Kleinke

Born: 5/19/1911 in Fond du Lac, WI, USA

Died: 3/16/1950 in Pacific Ocean, Pacific Ocean, At Sea

MLB Debut: 1935-04-25 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Norbert George Kleinke

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Biography

Norbert Kleinke was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1937. Born in 1911, Kleinke made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. Kleinke was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, striking out 14 batters during his time in the league. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges faced by pitchers in the late 1930s, as they navigated the evolving landscape of baseball. While his career was short-lived, Kleinke remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance of athletes during a time of significant change in the sport. He concluded his playing days on October 3, 1937, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who shaped the early years of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	9	4	1	0	0	33.3	44	18	1	10	14	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1935	STL	NL	0	0	4	2	0	0	0	12.7	19	7	3	5	4.97	4.35 (-14%)	-
1937	STL	NL	1	1	5	2	1	0	0	20.7	25	11	7	9	4.79	4.34 (-10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1935	STL	NL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	STL	NL	5	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	SLN	P	4	0	1	2	0	0
1937	SLN	P	5	0	1	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9