New Arrival: Ed Klieman, p, Cleveland Guardians
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Cleveland last won a World Series in 1948. They had a well-rounded team, including a fantastic bullpen. Ed Klieman was one of the best of that group.
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In 1943, Ed Klieman went 23-11 with a 2.84 ERA with Cleveland’s International League affiliate in Baltimore, earning him a call-up to the big leagues. It was his seventh season in pro ball.
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Klieman won 11 games for Cleveland in 1944, but he transitioned to the pen, where he became one of the better relief arms in the league.
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In 1947, he pitched 92 innings for Cleveland, with a 3.03 ERA and 115 ERA+. He led the league in games (58) and saves (17). In 1948, he pitched 79.2 Innings for Cleveland, with a 2.60 ERA and 157 ERA+.
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Despite his great regular season numbers, he only made one appearance in the 1948 World Series. He came in relief during game five while Boston was up 6-5. He faced one batter, Marv Rickert, who hit a two RBI single.
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Klieman stuck around for a couple more seasons, but 1948 was his last really effective campaign, and he retired following the 1951 season.