Ed Eiteljorge

Edward Henry Eiteljorge (October 14, 1871 – December 5, 1942) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for parts of two seasons, one game with the Chicago Colts in 1890, and eight games with the Washington Statesmen in 1891.[1]

Ed Eiteljorge
Pitcher
Born: (1871-10-14)October 14, 1871
Berlin, German Empire
Died: December 5, 1942(1942-12-05) (aged 71)
Greencastle, Indiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 2, 1890, for the Chicago Colts
Last MLB appearance
August 27, 1891, for the Washington Statesmen
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–6
Strikeouts24
Earned run average6.68
Teams
  • Chicago Colts (1890)
  • Washington Statesmen (1891)

He was the first of two individuals who have attended DePauw University to have become a major leaguer, along with Al Orth.[2] Eiteljorge died in Greencastle, Indiana, at the age of 71, and is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. "Ed Eiteljorge". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. "DePauw University Tigers (Greencastle, Indiana)". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
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