Frederick William "Fritz" Clausen (April 26, 1869 – February 11, 1960) was a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1892 and 1896 for the Louisville Colonels, and Chicago Colts. Clausen batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in New York City.
| Fritz Clausen | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 26, 1869 New York City, New York | |
| Died: February 11, 1960 (aged 90) Memphis, Tennessee | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 23, 1892, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1896, for the Louisville Colonels | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 16–22 |
| Earned run average | 3.58 |
| Strikeouts | 134 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
In a four-season career, Clausen posted a 16–22 record with 134 strikeouts and a 3.58 ERA in 324⅓ innings pitched, including 36 complete games and two shutouts.
Clausen died from injuries suffered in an accidental fall in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 90.
External links
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