Hod Eller

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Hod Eller
Pitcher
Born: July 5, 1894
Died: July 18, 1961 (aged 67)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1917
for the Cincinnati Reds
Final game
September 15, 1921
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Win-Loss     60-40
ERA     2.62
Strikeouts     381
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 19 wins in 1919
  • Career ERA of 2.62

Horace Owen Eller (July 5, 1894 Muncie, IN - July 18, 1961 Indianapolis, IN) was a pitcher with a 5 year career from 1917 to 1921. He played for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League.

On August 21, 1917, Eller struck out three batters on nine pitches in the ninth inning of a 7-5 win over the New York Giants. Eller became the third National League pitcher and the fourth pitcher in Major League history to accomplish the nine-strike/three-strikeout half-inning.

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Cincinnati Reds 1919 World Series roster


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