Al Klawitter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1913)
Al Klawitter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1913 for the New York Giants and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 15 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 4.20 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 187 lb
- Died
- 10/8/1945 in Milwaukee, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-20
- Last Game
- 1913-05-30
Full name: Albert Herman Klawitter
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| 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%) | -794.0 |
| 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%) | -244.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 60.0 | 65 | 28 | 30 | 16 | 4.20 | — | -1,039 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .150 | .227 | .150 | .377 | 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 .377 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .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 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 18.0 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5.00 |
| Away | 10 | 45.0 | 48 | 13 | 25 | 11 | 2.60 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-05-30 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-26 | DET | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-20 | DET | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-17 | DET | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-12 | DET | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-10 | DET | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-01 | DET | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-04-21 | DET | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-04-11 | DET | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1910-05-05 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-05-30 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-26 | DET | SLA | L | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-20 | DET | PHA | — | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-17 | DET | MIN | — | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-05-12 | DET | BOS | — | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913-05-10 | DET | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-05-01 | DET | CHW | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-04-21 | DET | CHW | W | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913-04-11 | DET | SLA | L | 7.0 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910-05-05 | NY1 | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |
Al Klawitter: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 20, 1909 and the final game on May 30, 1913, Al Klawitter built the record summarized on this page. By club, Klawitter's seasons break down as the New York Giants (1909 through 1910) and the Detroit Tigers (1913). The bio lists Klawitter as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds. The birth record reads March 20, 1889, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA. Klawitter died on October 8, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Al Klawitter was the playing name; the full given name is Albert Herman.
Klawitter pitched in 15 games, starting 6, and finished with a 2-3 record and 4.20 ERA. The same table counts 16 strikeouts. Against a 2.80 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.20 mark was 50.0% worse. 1909 was Klawitter's sharpest full season, a 2.00 ERA against the league's 2.55.
Every defensive appearance on record for Klawitter, 16 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Klawitter's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 24 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Klawitter
- What years did Al Klawitter play?
- Al Klawitter played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1913.
- Was Al Klawitter a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Klawitter pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Klawitter hit?
- Al Klawitter hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Al Klawitter play for?
- Al Klawitter played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1909–1910) and the Detroit Tigers (1913).
- What were Al Klawitter's career stats?
- In 15 games, Al Klawitter went 2-3 with a 4.20 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 60.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Al Klawitter play?
- Al Klawitter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Klawitter and how much did he weigh?
- Al Klawitter was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Al Klawitter's career ERA?
- Al Klawitter finished with a 4.20 career ERA, going 2-3 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Klawitter have?
- Al Klawitter recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Klawitter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Klawitter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.