Ernie Diehl, baseball player, 1903-1909

Ernie Diehl

Born: 10/2/1877 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/6/1958 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-05-31 | Final Game: 1909-08-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ernest Guy Diehl

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Biography

Ernie Diehl was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1909. Over his brief career, he appeared in 17 games, where he demonstrated his capabilities as a hitter with a batting average of .255. Diehl recorded a total of 14 hits, contributing 4 RBIs to his team's efforts, and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, marking him as a player with a blend of contact hitting and base-running ability. Diehl's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the early days of the deadball era into a time that would soon embrace more offensive strategies. Although his time in the majors was limited, Diehl's contributions during his playing days reflected the tenacity and determination characteristic of many players of his era, who played through the challenges of a developing game. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, underscores the rich tapestry of baseball history and the diverse array of players who have contributed to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 55 8 14 1 1 0 4 3 6 5 0.255 0.349 0.309 0.658 0.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.631 across their career seasons — near 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
1903 PIT NL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1904 PIT NL 12 37 6 6 0 0 0 4 3 6 5 0.162 — — — — 0.0
1906 BSN NL 3 11 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.455 — — — — 0.0
1909 BSN NL 1 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 8 15 2 1 0
SS 5 4 8 20 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1904 PIT OF 7 5 8 1 0 0
1904 PIT SS 4 3 7 19 3 1
1906 BSN OF 2 2 4 0 0 0
1906 BSN SS 1 1 1 1 0 0
1909 BSN OF 1 1 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 5
Left Field 6
Right Field 5