Ed Klepfer, baseball player, 1911-1919

Ed Klepfer

Born: 3/17/1888 in Summerville, PA, USA

Died: 8/9/1950 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-04 | Final Game: 1919-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Edward Lloyd Klepfer

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Biography

Ed Klepfer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1911 until 1919. Known for his effective pitching style, Klepfer finished his career with a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, alongside an impressive earned run average of 2.81. His ability to strike out opponents was notable, as he recorded a total of 165 strikeouts throughout his time in the Major Leagues. Additionally, he showcased his versatility by securing 3 saves, indicating his reliability in high-pressure situations. Klepfer played during an era when Major League Baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Despite the challenges of his time, he established himself as a competent pitcher known for his control and ability to keep runs to a minimum. His legacy remains a part of the rich history of early 20th-century baseball, contributing to the development of pitching techniques that would influence future generations of players. Ed Klepfer passed away on September 5, 1919, leaving behind a record that reflects his dedication and skill on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 17 98 50 16 1 3 447.7 457 140 3 137 165 2.81 0

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 2.97 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1911 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 5 3 2 4 6.75 — -
1913 NYY AL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 24.7 38 21 12 10 7.66 3.07 (-150%) -
1915 CHW AL 1 0 3 2 1 0 0 12.7 11 4 5 3 2.84 2.90 (+2%) -
1915 CLE AL 1 6 8 7 2 0 0 43.0 47 10 11 13 2.09 2.90 (+28%) 343.7
1916 CLE AL 6 6 31 13 4 1 2 143.0 136 40 46 62 2.52 2.78 (+9%) 826.3
1917 CLE AL 14 4 41 27 9 0 1 213.0 208 56 55 66 2.37 2.69 (+12%) 1420.5
1919 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.3 12 6 6 7 7.36 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 125 7 6 0 0 0 4 0 11 47 0.048 0.131 0.048 0.179 -750.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 81.2% below league average.

Career OBP .131 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 85.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.179 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 72.8% 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
1911 NYY AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1913 NYY AL 8 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHW AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 CLE AL 8 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1916 CLE AL 31 40 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 0.025 — — — — 0.0
1917 CLE AL 41 62 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 5 22 0.032 .248 (-87%) .312 (-67%) .323 (-90%) .635 (-78%) -750.0
1919 CLE AL 5 1 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 98 0 18 128 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1913 NYA P 8 0 0 8 1 1
1915 CHA P 3 0 0 3 0 0
1915 CLE P 8 0 0 17 2 1
1916 CLE P 31 0 12 36 1 1
1917 CLE P 41 0 6 60 8 3
1919 CLE P 5 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 98

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1909, 1910, 1911