Al Klawitter, baseball player, 1909-1913

Al Klawitter

Born: 3/20/1889 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 10/8/1945 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-20 | Final Game: 1913-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Albert Herman Klawitter

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Biography

Al Klawitter was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 until 1913. He had a brief but notable career during a transformative period in the game, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented playing styles of the 1920s. Klawitter appeared in a total of 35 games, finishing his career with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. His contributions to the teams he played for highlighted the role of pitching in an evolving sport. Klawitter recorded 16 strikeouts over his time in the league, demonstrating a skill set that was becoming increasingly valuable as batters began to adapt to more dynamic pitching strategies. He also registered 1 save, reflecting his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Klawitter's presence on the mound in the early 20th century adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse talents that have shaped the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 15 6 3 0 1 60.0 65 28 1 30 16 4.20 0

Career ERA 4.20 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1909 NY1 NL 1 1 6 3 2 0 1 27.0 24 6 13 6 2.00 2.55 (+21%) -799.1
1910 NY1 NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 2 0 9.00 — 0.0
1913 DET AL 1 2 8 3 1 0 0 32.0 39 21 15 10 5.91 3.07 (-93%) -246.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 20 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.150 0.227 0.150 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
1909 NY1 NL 6 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1910 NY1 NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1913 DET AL 8 11 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 15 3 3 24 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 NY1 P 6 3 3 12 0 0
1910 NY1 P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1913 DET P 8 0 0 12 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16