Elmer Riddle
Elmer Riddle | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: Columbus, Georgia | July 31, 1914|||
Died: May 14, 1984 69) Columbus, Georgia | (aged|||
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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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