Fritz Clausen

Infobox MLB retired
name = Fritz Clausen
position = Pitcher
birthdate = birth date|1869|04|26
deathdate = death date and age|1960|02|11|1869|04|26
bats = Right
throws = Left
debutdate = July 23
debutyear = 1892
debutteam = Louisville Colonels
finaldate = May 4
finalyear = 1896
finalteam = Louisville Colonels
stat1label = Win-loss record
stat1value = 16-22
stat2label = Earned run average
stat2value = 3.58
stat3label = Strikeouts
stat3value = 134
teams =
* Louisville Colonels (1892-1893, 1896)
* Chicago Colts (1893-1894):"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 by|1892 and by|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 from injuries suffered in an accidental fall in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 91.

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