Harry Ostdiek

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Henry Girard Ostdiek (April 12, 1881 - May 6, 1956) was a reserve catcher in Major League baseball who played for the Cleveland Naps (1904) and Boston Red Sox (1908) during his major league career. Listed at 5' 11", 185 lb., Ostdiek batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa.

In an eight-game career, Ostdiek was a .143 hitter (3-for-21) with three RBI, one run, and one triple without home runs. In eight catching appearances, he posted a .935 fielding percentage (three errors in 46 chances).

Ostdiek at the age of 75 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.