| Elmer Riddle | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:
July 31, 1914 Columbus, Georgia |
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| Died:
May 14, 1984 (aged 69) Columbus, Georgia |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| October 1, 1939 for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 3, 1949 for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Career statistics | |
| Pitching Record | 65-52 |
| Earned run average | 3.40 |
| Strikeouts | 342 |
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Elmer Riddle (July 31, 1914 - May 14, 1984) was a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1939-1949) with the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the National League ERA champion in 1941 with Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 65-52 record in 190 appearances, with a 3.40 ERA and 342 strikeouts.
He was born and later died in Columbus, Georgia at the age of 69.
| Preceded by Bucky Walters |
National League
ERA Champion 1941 |
Succeeded by Mort Cooper |
| Preceded by Mort Cooper |
National
League Wins Champion 1943 (with Mort Cooper & Rip Sewell) |
Succeeded by Bucky Walters |
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