Ernie Alten

Born: 12/1/1894 in Avon, OH, USA

Died: 9/9/1981 in Napa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-17 | Final Game: 1920-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ernest Matthias Alten

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Biography

Ernie Alten, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from April 17, 1920, to June 30, 1920. As a position player, Alten appeared in 14 games in Major League Baseball, but his time in the spotlight was marked by a lack of offensive production, as he finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite these statistics, Alten's presence on the field during the early 1920s contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in a post-Deadball Era, a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive-oriented phase. While Alten's playing career did not yield notable success in terms of individual achievements, his journey reflects the experiences of many players who sought to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport. The early 1920s marked a significant time in baseball history, characterized by the rise of power hitters and an increasing focus on run production. Alten's brief tenure, albeit unremarkable statistically, serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to excel in America's pastime during this transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	14	1	0	0	0	23.0	40	23	2	9	4	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 161.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	DET	AL	0	1	14	1	0	0	0	23.0	40	23	9	4	9.00	3.45 (-161%)	-829.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	DET	AL	14	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	3	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DET	P	14	0	3	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14