Harry Krause
Born: 7/12/1888 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 10/23/1940 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-20 | Final Game: 1912-07-28
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harry William Krause
Biography
Harry Krause, born in 1888, was a notable pitcher in the early years of Major League Baseball, playing from 1908 until 1912. He made his debut in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive approach, but he managed to carve out a successful career through his exceptional skill on the mound. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, Krause compiled a record of 36 wins and 26 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level against the best hitters of his time.
Krause finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.5, reflecting his effectiveness in limiting runs and his talent for pitching in clutch situations. He recorded a total of 298 strikeouts, which highlighted his strikeout ability and dominance over opposing batters. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with 2 saves, further demonstrating his versatility as a pitcher. While his career was relatively short, Harry Krause remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 26 | 85 | 57 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 525.3 | 446 | 146 | 8 | 146 | 298 | 2.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2.57 | 114.7 |
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 18 | 8 | 32 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 213.0 | 151 | 33 | 49 | 139 | 1.39 | 3483.5 |
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 6 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 112.3 | 99 | 36 | 42 | 60 | 2.88 | -793.8 |
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 11 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 169.0 | 155 | 57 | 47 | 85 | 3.04 | 2001.8 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 185 | 18 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 0.195 | 0.220 | 0.232 | 0.452 | -660.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PHA | AL | 32 | 77 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.156 | -512.2 |
| 1910 | PHA | AL | 16 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 27 | 59 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.254 | -147.9 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 34 | 22 | 106 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | P | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | PHA | P | 32 | 21 | 7 | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| 1910 | PHA | P | 16 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| 1911 | PHA | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1907, 1908 |