Tom Klawitter
Born: 6/24/1958 in La Crosse, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-04-14 | Final Game: 1985-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Carl Klawitter
Biography
Tom Klawitter, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1985 season. Playing predominantly as a position player, Klawitter appeared in a total of 7 games for the MLB, making his debut on April 14, 1985, and concluding his time in the league on May 21, 1985. Despite the promise of his early career, he finished his stint without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Klawitter's time in the majors was notably short, reflecting the challenges many players face in breaking through and sustaining a career in MLB, especially during an era characterized by intense competition and evolving player development strategies. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Klawitter's presence in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the myriad stories of players who strived for greatness in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 7 | 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 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | MIN | P | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |