Elmer Riddle, baseball player, 1939-1949

Elmer Riddle

Born: 7/31/1914 in Columbus, GA, USA

Died: 5/14/1984 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-10-01 | Final Game: 1949-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ray Riddle

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Biography

Elmer Riddle, born in 1914, was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1939 until his retirement in 1949. Over the course of his career, Riddle compiled a record of 65 wins and 52 losses, showcasing a reliable presence on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4 and a total of 342 strikeouts, he was known for his ability to keep opposing batters at bay. Riddle also contributed to his team's success with 8 saves, demonstrating his versatility in high-pressure situations. Riddle's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, an accolade that underscored his impact during a competitive era in baseball. His tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in the sport, marked by the integration of players and the evolution of pitching styles. Riddle's contributions on the field, along with his competitive spirit, solidified his place in baseball history as a noteworthy pitcher of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
65 52 190 124 57 13 8 1023.0 974 387 59 458 342 3.40 0

Career ERA 3.40 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 12.4% better 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
1939 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
1940 CIN NL 1 2 15 1 1 0 2 33.7 30 7 17 9 1.87 4.21 (+56%) 194.7
1941 CIN NL 19 4 33 22 15 4 1 216.7 180 54 59 80 2.24 3.94 (+43%) 2856.7
1942 CIN NL 7 11 29 19 7 1 0 158.3 157 65 79 78 3.69 3.57 (-4%) -698.4
1943 CIN NL 21 11 36 33 19 5 3 260.3 235 76 107 69 2.63 3.50 (+25%) -1197.3
1944 CIN NL 2 2 4 4 2 0 0 26.7 25 12 12 6 4.05 3.57 (-13%) -2.4
1945 CIN NL 1 4 12 3 0 0 0 29.7 39 27 27 5 8.19 3.67 (-123%) -2385.8
1947 CIN NL 1 0 16 3 0 0 0 30.3 42 28 31 8 8.31 3.97 (-109%) -2675.1
1948 PIT NL 12 10 28 27 12 3 1 191.0 184 74 81 63 3.49 4.10 (+15%) -3437.2
1949 PIT NL 1 8 16 12 1 0 1 74.3 81 44 45 24 5.33 4.12 (-29%) -2452.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
191 339 30 69 10 0 1 28 1 19 69 0.204 0.246 0.242 0.488 -1285.7

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1939 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1940 CIN NL 15 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1941 CIN NL 33 71 10 16 4 0 0 9 0 3 11 0.225 .262 (-14%) .332 (-23%) .373 (-24%) .705 (-24%) -292.5
1942 CIN NL 29 58 4 15 1 0 0 5 0 2 12 0.259 .253 (+2%) .323 (-12%) .349 (-21%) .672 (-17%) -159.1
1943 CIN NL 36 93 6 18 3 0 0 7 0 5 11 0.194 .255 (-24%) .324 (-28%) .346 (-35%) .671 (-31%) -476.3
1944 CIN NL 4 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIN NL 12 11 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1947 CIN NL 16 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 PIT NL 29 64 6 12 1 0 1 5 1 4 16 0.188 .263 (-29%) .340 (-31%) .379 (-34%) .719 (-33%) -357.8
1949 PIT NL 16 22 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1940 WS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 190 0 49 184 3 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 CIN P 15 0 0 7 0 2
1941 CIN P 33 0 7 43 0 2
1942 CIN P 29 0 7 28 0 3
1943 CIN P 36 0 16 48 1 4
1944 CIN P 4 0 2 8 0 0
1945 CIN P 12 0 1 7 0 1
1947 CIN P 16 0 1 2 0 0
1948 PIT P 28 0 9 37 2 3
1949 PIT P 16 0 6 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 190

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1943 Baseball Magazine All-Star P3
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star P5
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star P2

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 68.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 98.0 336 0