Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history

Lew Krausse

On June 8, 1950, the Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history. The 18-year-old right-hander pitched 18 no-hitters in high school and once struck out 24 batters in a game.

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