Harry Krause, baseball player, 1908-1912

Harry Krause

Born: 7/12/1888 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 10/23/1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-20 | Final Game: 1912-07-28

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

Full name: Harry William Krause

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Biography

Harry Krause, born in 1888, was a notable pitcher in the early years of Major League Baseball, playing from 1908 until 1912. He made his debut in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive approach, but he managed to carve out a successful career through his exceptional skill on the mound. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, Krause compiled a record of 36 wins and 26 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level against the best hitters of his time. Krause finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.5, reflecting his effectiveness in limiting runs and his talent for pitching in clutch situations. He recorded a total of 298 strikeouts, which highlighted his strikeout ability and dominance over opposing batters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 2 saves, further demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher. While his career was relatively short, Harry Krause remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 26 85 57 39 10 2 525.3 446 146 8 146 298 2.50 0

Career ERA 2.50 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1908 PHA AL 1 1 4 2 2 0 0 21.0 20 6 4 10 2.57 2.40 (-7%) 117.0
1909 PHA AL 18 8 32 21 16 7 0 213.0 151 33 49 139 1.39 2.55 (+45%) 3441.1
1910 PHA AL 6 6 16 11 9 2 0 112.3 99 36 42 60 2.88 2.79 (-3%) -846.1
1911 PHA AL 11 8 27 19 12 1 2 169.0 155 57 47 85 3.04 3.37 (+10%) 1891.5
1912 PHA AL 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 5.3 10 8 2 3 13.50 — 0.0
1912 CLE AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 4.7 11 6 2 1 11.57 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 185 18 36 5 1 0 14 0 4 42 0.195 0.220 0.232 0.452 -661.0

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1908 PHA AL 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 PHA AL 32 77 4 12 2 0 0 7 0 1 21 0.156 .244 (-36%) .306 (-46%) .312 (-42%) .618 (-44%) -513.8
1910 PHA AL 16 38 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1911 PHA AL 27 59 9 15 2 1 0 7 0 2 11 0.254 .266 (-5%) .336 (-17%) .356 (-10%) .693 (-13%) -147.2
1912 PHA AL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1912 CLE AL 2 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 85 34 22 106 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PHA P 4 2 3 1 2 0
1909 PHA P 32 21 7 48 4 3
1910 PHA P 16 11 7 24 4 1
1911 PHA P 27 0 5 31 2 0
1912 PHA P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1912 CLE P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1907, 1908