Clem Dreisewerd, baseball player, 1944-1948

Clem Dreisewerd

Born: 1/24/1916 in Old Monroe, MO, USA

Died: 9/11/2001 in Ocean Springs, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-08-29 | Final Game: 1948-08-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Clemens Johann Dreisewerd

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Biography

Clem Dreisewerd was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1944 to 1948. Born in 1916, Dreisewerd made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after the conclusion of World War II, when many veterans returned to the sport, reshaping its competitive landscape. Over his four-season career, he recorded a win-loss record of 6-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Dreisewerd accumulated a total of 39 strikeouts and secured two saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Dreisewerd's career unfolded during an era that witnessed significant changes in baseball, including the integration of African American players into the Major Leagues. While his playing time was relatively brief, his contributions as a pitcher reflected the resilience and determination of players of his generation, who navigated the complexities of post-war life while striving for success on the diamond. Though he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Dreisewerd's journey through the game remains a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized the sport during the 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 46 10 3 0 2 140.7 160 71 14 39 39 4.54 0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1944 BOS AL 2 4 7 7 3 0 0 48.7 52 22 9 9 4.07 3.57 (-14%) 217.9
1945 BOS AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 9.7 13 5 2 3 4.66 3.67 (-27%) 0.0
1946 BOS AL 4 1 20 1 0 0 0 47.3 50 22 15 19 4.18 3.59 (-16%) 39.1
1948 SLA AL 0 2 13 0 0 0 1 22.3 28 14 8 6 5.64 4.10 (-37%) -1514.9
1948 NY1 NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 12.7 17 8 5 2 5.68 4.10 (-39%) -831.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 38 2 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 22 0.105 0.190 0.132 0.322 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career SLG .132 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.322 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 53.6% 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
1944 BOS AL 7 16 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 9 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1945 BOS AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 BOS AL 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 SLA AL 13 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 NY1 NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 WS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 46 0 3 26 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BOS P 7 0 1 7 1 0
1945 BOS P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1946 BOS P 20 0 1 15 1 0
1948 SLA P 13 0 1 3 0 1
1948 NY1 P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46