Ed Eiteljorge

Ed Eiteljorge was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1890s. Born in 1871, Eiteljorge's career spanned from May 2, 1890, to August 27, 1891. He made his mark in a transitional period of baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented game. Throughout his brief career, he played for various teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 1-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.68. Eiteljorge's contributions to the game included a total of 24 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not secure any saves during his time on the mound. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Eiteljorge's role in the burgeoning professional landscape of baseball reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era. Despite the brevity of his career, he remains a part of baseball history, representing a time when the sport was still defining itself and its stars.