Lew Krausse Sr.
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Win–loss record 5–1 | | |
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Lewis Bernard Krausse (June 12, 1912 – September 6, 1988) was an American
A standout high school pitcher at
Early life
Lewis Bernard Krausse was born on June 12, 1912, in Media, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Upper Darby High School, where he had a standout baseball career as a pitcher. A swift fastball was his primary pitch. The Philadelphia Athletics signed him and added him to the major league roster in 1931, making him the youngest player in the American League (AL) at the age of 18.[2]
Philadelphia Athletics (1931–1932)
1931
Krausse was seldom used by Philadelphia in 1931. He did not make his debut until the season's third month. Against the St. Louis Browns on June 11, he relieved Rube Walberg in the seventh inning after the latter had allowed six runs. Krausse pitched the final 2+1⁄3 innings of the game, allowing two runs himself as the Athletics lost 8–2.[3][4]
Towards the end of the 1931 season, once Philadelphia had guaranteed itself a spot in the upcoming
In his three appearances in 1931, Krausse posted a 1–0 record and a 4.09 earned run average (ERA).[1] He did not pitch in the World Series, which the Athletics lost in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals.[7]
1932
After making $2,500 in 1931, Krausse was signed to a $3,000 contract in 1932.
Krausse only threw one
Sore arm (1933–1934)
Due to make $3,000 again in 1933, Krausse was sent to the minor leagues before the season began.[8] A sore right arm prevented him from throwing as hard as he had when he debuted two years before. Though he would pitch in the minor leagues for several more seasons, Krausse never regained his former velocity or returned to the major leagues.[2][12]
Beginning the year in the
Elmira Pioneers (1935–1938)
For the 1935 season, Krausse joined the NYPL's Elmira Pioneers, who were not affiliated with any major league teams.[14] In 40 games, he had a 15–11 record, a and a 4.09 ERA in 229 innings pitched.[13][14] In 1936, the Brooklyn Dodgers purchased Elmira. That season, Krausse set a franchise record with a career-high 24 games won while only losing nine decisions.[14] Aided by his contributions, the Pioneers won the NYPL's second-half pennant.[14]
Elmira rebranded itself the "Colonels" in 1937, and Krausse appeared in 39 games, posting a 17–9 record and a 3.34 ERA in 210 innings pitched.
In four seasons with Elmira, Krausse earned victories in 74 regular-season outings, as well as five postseason contests. "Lew was certainly the most popular pitcher to ever play in Elmira," Al Mallette, former editor of Elmira's Star-Gazette, declared in 1988.[14] The ballplayer often returned to the town following his career, and he joined Sal Maglie and Pete Reiser as inaugural inductees of the Elmira Baseball Hall of Fame in 1961.[14]
Cardinals and Red Sox organizations (1939–1943)
Krausse was not in the Cardinals' organization for long. In 1939, he pitched three games for the
During the 1940 season, Krausse pitched for Little Rock and the
Krausse remained with Scranton for each of the next two seasons. In 29 games in 1941, he had a 15–9 record, a 2.70 ERA, and 181 hits allowed in 193 innings pitched. Appearing in 26 games (21 starts) in 1942, he had a 10–10 record, a 2.93 ERA, and 171 hits allowed in 166 innings.
Military and final season (1944–1946)
In 1944 and 1945, Krausse did not pitch in the minor leagues, as he was serving in the
Post-playing career
In 1947, Krausse joined the other Philadelphia team, the
Personal life
Krausse was married to Lillian.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lew Krausse Stats". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Olsen, Edward G. (August 29, 1965). "Familiar Arm Trouble Threatens Career of Lew Krausse, Jr". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lew Krausse 1931 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "St. Louis Browns at Philadelphia Athletics Box Score, June 11, 1931". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Athletics Box Score, September 25, 1931". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "30 Years Later, Son Tops Father's Fete". Delaware County Daily Times. June 17, 1961. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1931 World Series". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Lew Krausse Jr. Gets Big Bonus". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, South Carolina. June 8, 1961. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ a b "Lew Krausse 1932 Pitching Gamelogs". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Rice, Stephen V. "July 10, 1932: Athletics outlast Indians in 18-inning slugfest". SABR. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Liebman, Ronald G. "Cleveland's Contrasting Historic Games in 1932". SABR. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "Krausse Remembered Dad". The Times (Munster, IN). August 25, 1967. Archived from the original on October 4, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Lew Krausse Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ex-Elmira pitcher Krausse dies at 76". Star-Gazette. Elmira, NY. October 5, 1988. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Locals Have Closed 'Hot' Last 4 Years". Star-Gazette. Elmira, NY. September 23, 1938. Retrieved January 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Lew Krausse to Manage". Delaware County Daily Times. March 2, 1946. Retrieved January 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Baseball Chiefs Shaping Program for Pilot Manush". The Times-Tribune. Scranton, PA. March 10, 1944. Retrieved January 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Players Bolster Cards". The Salibsury Times. June 3, 1946. Retrieved January 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1946 Federalsburg A's". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Lew Krausse Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021. (Lew Jr.)
- ^ a b Skelton, David E. "Lew Krausse". SABR. Society for American Baseball Research. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ^ Gebhart, Ed (June 17, 1961). "Lew Captures Fans' Hearts". Delaware County Daily Times. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ISBN 0-525-23264-8.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)