Red Kleinow

Born: 7/20/1877 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 10/9/1929 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-05-03 | Final Game: 1911-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Peter Kleinow

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Biography

Red Kleinow was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played primarily as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1911, a period marked by the tail end of the deadball era, when scoring was often low and speed on the bases was a critical element of the game. Kleinow appeared in 584 games, achieving a total of 354 hits, which included 3 home runs and 135 RBIs. His batting average stood at .213, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this era, where offensive production was often muted compared to later decades. Known for his speed, Kleinow recorded 42 stolen bases over his career, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and contribute to his team's offensive strategy. While he may not have been a standout in terms of batting average, his role as a reliable player during a formative period in baseball history underscores his significance in the sport. Kleinow's contributions on the field helped pave the way for future generations of players, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
584	1665	146	354	45	20	3	135	42	153	214	0.213	0.282	0.269	0.551	-2898.4

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1904	NYY	AL	68	209	12	43	8	4	0	16	4	15	37	0.206	.246 (-17%)	.300 (-14%)	.321 (-12%)	.622 (-13%)	-463.1
1905	NYY	AL	88	253	23	56	6	3	1	24	7	20	34	0.221	.248 (-11%)	.307 (-8%)	.322 (-13%)	.629 (-10%)	-426.9
1906	NYY	AL	96	268	30	59	9	3	0	31	8	24	28	0.220	.247 (-11%)	.307 (-7%)	.315 (-12%)	.622 (-10%)	-419.5
1907	NYY	AL	90	269	30	71	6	4	0	26	5	24	25	0.264	.245 (+8%)	.304 (+7%)	.308 (+2%)	.613 (+5%)	239.2
1908	NYY	AL	96	279	16	47	3	2	1	13	5	22	31	0.168	.240 (-30%)	.298 (-21%)	.306 (-33%)	.605 (-27%)	-1194.5
1909	NYY	AL	78	206	24	47	11	4	0	15	7	25	31	0.228	.244 (-7%)	.306 (+3%)	.312 (+3%)	.618 (+3%)	105.3
1910	NYY	AL	6	12	2	5	0	0	0	2	2	1	0	0.417	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BOS	AL	50	147	9	22	1	0	1	8	3	20	26	0.150	.249 (-40%)	.317 (-21%)	.326 (-46%)	.644 (-34%)	0.0
1911	BOS	AL	8	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	PHI	NL	4	8	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	3	37	3	2	0
2B	2	2	2	2	1	0
3B	2	1	2	5	0	0
C	558	512	2419	626	89	45
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	NYA	3B	2	1	2	5	0	0
1904	NYA	C	62	54	276	66	12	5
1904	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1905	NYA	1B	3	2	28	3	1	0
1905	NYA	C	83	77	361	82	10	4
1906	NYA	1B	1	0	1	0	1	0
1906	NYA	C	95	86	381	102	13	8
1907	NYA	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1907	NYA	C	86	84	360	97	14	5
1908	NYA	2B	2	2	2	2	1	0
1908	NYA	C	89	87	381	116	14	5
1909	NYA	C	77	73	343	83	15	6
1910	NYA	C	5	3	19	5	0	0
1910	BOS	C	49	48	266	64	11	12
1911	BOS	C	8	0	21	8	0	0
1911	PHI	C	4	0	11	3	0	0