Lew Krausse

Born: 6/8/1912 in Media, PA, USA

Died: 9/6/1988 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-06-11 | Final Game: 1932-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Lewis Bernard Krausse

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Biography

Lew Krausse, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1931 to 1932. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the more dynamic styles associated with the later decades. Krausse made a notable impact during his brief stint in Major League Baseball, finishing with a record of 5-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. His ability to strike out batters was reflected in his total of 17 strikeouts over his playing career. Krausse's contributions to the game, although limited in duration, showcased the skills and techniques of his era. He played in a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were beginning to find new ways to challenge hitters. Despite his relatively short career, Krausse remains a part of baseball history, representing the hard-working ethos of early 20th-century players. His legacy is a reminder of the many athletes who have shaped the sport through various eras, each leaving their mark on the game's rich tapestry.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	1	23	4	3	1	0	68.0	70	34	5	30	17	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1931	PHA	AL	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	11.0	6	5	6	1	4.09	4.10 (avg)	-787.6
1932	PHA	AL	4	1	20	3	2	1	0	57.0	64	29	24	16	4.58	4.13 (-11%)	-557.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	10	0.118	0.318	0.118	0.436	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 40.0% 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
1931	PHA	AL	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	PHA	AL	20	15	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	10	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	4	20	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PHA	P	3	0	1	3	0	1
1932	PHA	P	20	0	3	17	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23