Pep Deininger
Otto Charles "Pep" Deininger (October 10, 1877 – September 25, 1950) was a pitcher/center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between 1902 and 1909. Listed at 5' 8 1⁄2" Weight: 180 lb., Deininger batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Wasseralfingen, Germany.[1]
| Pep Deininger | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher / Outfielder | |||
| Born: October 10, 1877 Wasseralfingen, German Empire | |||
| Died: September 25, 1950 (aged 72) Boston, Massachusetts | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 26, 1902, for the Boston Americans | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| October 7, 1909, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .263 | ||
| RBI | 16 | ||
| Runs scored | 22 | ||
| Teams | |||
Deininger started his majors career in 1902 as a pitcher for the Boston Americans. He posted a 9.75 ERA with two strikeouts and nine walks in two appearances, including one start, and did not have a decision. He later switched to the outfield, appearing in 56 games in part of two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1908-1909).
In a three-season career, Deininger posted a .263 batting average (46-for-175) with 16 RBI and 22 runs, including 10 doubles, one triple, and five stolen bases without home runs.
Deininger died in Boston, Massachusetts, at age 72.
References
- Nowlin, Nill. "Pep Deininger". Society For American Baseball Research. Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet