Fritz Clausen
Appearance
Fritz Clausen | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: New York City, New York | April 26, 1869|
Died: February 11, 1960 Memphis, Tennessee | (aged 90)|
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 |
Teams | |
Frederick William "Fritz" Clausen (April 26, 1869 – February 11, 1960) was a 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.
In a four-season career, Clausen posted a 16–22 record with 134 strikeouts and a 3.58 ERA in 324⅓ 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.
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