Ernie Neitzke

Born: 11/13/1894 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 4/27/1977 in Sylvania, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-06-02 | Final Game: 1921-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ernest Frederick Neitzke

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Biography

Ernie Neitzke was a professional baseball player born in 1894, who played as a position player during the early 1920s. His career spanned from June 2, 1921, to October 2, 1921, a brief yet notable stint in Major League Baseball. Over the course of 11 games, Neitzke recorded 6 hits, achieving a batting average of .240. He contributed 2 runs batted in (RBIs) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his time in the league. While Neitzke's tenure in baseball was short, his participation came at a time when the game was beginning to evolve post-Deadball Era, transitioning into a period that would soon see significant changes in playing style and player dynamics. His modest statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this transitional period, and though he may not be widely remembered, Neitzke's brief appearance in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.3	8	5	0	4	1	6.14	0

Career ERA 6.14 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 52.6% 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
1921	BOS	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	7.3	8	5	4	1	6.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	25	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	4	4	0.240	0.345	0.240	0.585	0.0

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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
1921	BOS	AL	11	25	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	4	4	0.240	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	8	0	13	1	2	0
P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	BOS	OF	8	0	13	1	2	0
1921	BOS	P	2	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2
Left Field	4
Center Field	1
Right Field	3