Otto Rettig

Born: 1/29/1894 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 6/16/1977 in Stuart, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-19 | Final Game: 1922-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Adolph John Rettig

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Biography

Otto Rettig was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from 1922 to 1922. Born in 1894, Rettig made his mark in the early 20th century, a time characterized by a transition in the game as it began to move away from the deadball era and embrace a more offensive style. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during this dynamic period in baseball history. Despite a limited career in the major leagues, Rettig contributed to the sport as a member of a generation of players who navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. He recorded a total of 3 strikeouts and did not secure any saves during his tenure on the mound. While his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Rettig's experience in the league contributes to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, highlighting the diverse paths players took during an era of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	4	4	1	0	0	18.3	18	10	0	12	3	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1922	PHA	AL	1	2	4	4	1	0	0	18.3	18	10	12	3	4.91	4.18 (-17%)	-375.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.743 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
1922	PHA	AL	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	PHA	P	4	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Seton Hall University	South Orange	NJ	1917