Clarence Kraft

Born: 6/9/1887 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 3/25/1958 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-01 | Final Game: 1914-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Clarence Otto Kraft

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Biography

Clarence Kraft was a professional baseball player born in 1887, who played as a position player during a brief career in Major League Baseball. His time in the majors spanned from May 1 to May 15 in 1914, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Although Kraft's career was short, appearing in just three games, he left a mark with a respectable batting average of .333, recording one hit in his limited opportunities at the plate. During his brief stint, Kraft did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, but his performance showcased the potential that many players had during this era, when roster spots were fiercely contested, and opportunities to shine were often fleeting. After his short-lived MLB career, Kraft disappeared from the professional baseball scene, but his brief presence in the sport reflects the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +30.6% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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
1914	BSN	NL	3	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BSN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1