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Originally Posted by LansdowneSt
Fred Klobedanz pitched five years in the majors, most notably going 26-7 for the 1897 Boston Beaneaters. The following year he went 19-10. Fred was also a decent major league hitter, with an OPS+ of 93. Except for one off-year in 1898, he was an above-average hitter each year.
Newspapers in 1897 and 1899 refer to a dispute between Klobedanz and the Beaneaters that ended his employment. The Beaneaters released him, and it was speculated that the reason had something to do with a labor dispute occurring at a theater where Klobedanz also worked (presumably during the off-season).
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Serendipitously, Fred has landed on the Beaneaters' squad in my Bucs save. His IRL success, however, has not followed him across. In 15 games over 3 years he is decision-free and beladen with an ERA up near 5. He is also 0-for-7 career at the plate.