Elmer Riddle
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| Elmer Riddle | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: July 31, 1914 Columbus, Georgia |
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| Died: May 14, 1984 (aged 69) Columbus, Georgia |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| October 1, 1939 for the Cincinnati Reds |
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| Final game | ||
| August 3, 1949 for the Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Pitching Record | 65-52 | |
| Earned run average | 3.40 | |
| Strikeouts | 342 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Elmer Riddle (July 31, 1914 - May 14, 1984) was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1939-1949) with the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the National League ERA champion in 1941 with Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 65-52 record in 190 appearances, with a 3.40 ERA and 342 strikeouts.
He was born and later died in Columbus, Georgia at the age of 69.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Elmer Riddle at Find A Grave
| Preceded by Bucky Walters |
National League ERA Champion 1941 |
Succeeded by Mort Cooper |
| Preceded by Mort Cooper |
National League Wins Champion 1943 (with Mort Cooper & Rip Sewell) |
Succeeded by Bucky Walters |
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