Elmer Riddle
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| Elmer Riddle | |
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| Pitcher | |
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Born: July 31, 1914 Columbus, Georgia | |
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Died: May 14, 1984 (aged 69) Columbus, Georgia | |
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| October 1, 1939 for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 3, 1949 for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| 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 Ray Riddle (July 31, 1914 – May 14, 1984) was a 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 in Columbus, Georgia, and later died there at the age of 69. His older brother Johnny Riddle was a Major League catcher and coach.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
- List of Major League Baseball wins champions
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Elmer Riddle at Find a Grave
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