Fritz Clausen

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Fritz Clausen
Pitcher
Born: April 26, 1869(1869-04-26)
Died: February 11, 1960 (aged 90)
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 23, 1892
for the Louisville Colonels
Final game
May 4, 1896
for the Louisville Colonels
Career statistics
Win-loss record     16-22
Earned run average     3.58
Strikeouts     134
Teams
  • Louisville Colonels (1892-1893, 1896)
  • Chicago Colts (1893-1894)
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements
For other use, see: Frits Clausen.

Frederick William (Fritz) Clausen (April 26, 1869 - February 11, 1960) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1892 and 1896 for the Louisville Colonels (1892-93, 1896) and Chicago Colts (1893-94). Clausen batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in New York, New York.

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 in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 91.

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