Fritz Clausen
| Fritz Clausen | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 26, 1869 New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: February 11, 1960 (aged 90) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 23, 1892, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1896, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 16–22 |
| Earned run average | 3.58 |
| Strikeouts | 134 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Former teams | |
| Monmouth Maple Cities (minor league) (1890) | |
| Teams | |
Frederick William "Fritz" Clausen (April 26, 1869 – February 11, 1960) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1892 and 1896 for the Louisville Colonels, and Chicago Colts. Clausen batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in New York City.
He played for the Monmouth Maple Cities (Illinois-Iowa (minor) League) in 1890.
In a four-season career, Clausen posted a 16–22 record with 134 strikeouts and a 3.58 ERA in 324+1⁄3 innings pitched, including 36 complete games and two shutouts.
Clausen died from injuries suffered in an accidental fall in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 90.
External links
- Career statistics from ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac