Tom Klawitter
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985)
Tom Klawitter was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1985 for the Minnesota Twins. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and 5 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-14
- Last Game
- 1985-05-21
Full name: Thomas Carl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 6.75 | 3.89 (-73%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 6.75 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5.68 |
| Away | 2 | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9.00 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-21 | MIN | BOS | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-05-19 | MIN | TOR | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-05-14 | MIN | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-05 | MIN | BAL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-04-18 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-04-15 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-04-14 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at La Crosse | La Crosse | WI | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Tom Klawitter: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Klawitter debuted on April 14, 1985 and played a final game on May 21, 1985. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. Klawitter, a pitcher by primary position, batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads June 24, 1958, in La Crosse, WI, USA. Tom Klawitter was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas Carl.
The pitching table credits Klawitter with a 0-0 record and a 6.75 ERA in 7 games. The same table counts 5 strikeouts. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.75 mark was 73.4% worse. Klawitter's only pitching season is 1985: 7 games, 5 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Klawitter played college baseball at University of Wisconsin at La Crosse (1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980). The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Klawitter.
The position breakdown shows 7 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Klawitter
- Was Tom Klawitter a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Klawitter pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- What teams did Tom Klawitter play for?
- Tom Klawitter played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1985).
- What were Tom Klawitter's career stats?
- In 7 games, Tom Klawitter went 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 9.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Tom Klawitter play?
- Tom Klawitter played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tom Klawitter and how much did he weigh?
- Tom Klawitter was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Tom Klawitter's career ERA?
- Tom Klawitter finished with a 6.75 career ERA, going 0-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Klawitter have?
- Tom Klawitter recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Klawitter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Klawitter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.