Ernie Neitzke
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Ernie Neitzke was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Boston Red Sox. In 11 career games, he hit .240 with 6 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 4/27/1977 in Sylvania, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-06-02
- Last Game
- 1921-10-02
Full name: Ernest Frederick Neitzke
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .240 | .345 | .240 | .585 | 0 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .345 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 11 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6.14 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6.14 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .125 |
| Away | 6 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .294 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 7.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6.14 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-10-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-08-02 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-15 | BOS | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1921-07-14 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1921-07-13 | BOS | CLE | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1921-07-12 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-07-11 | BOS | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-07-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921-07-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-09 | BOS | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-06-09 | BOS | SLA | — | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-02 | BOS | CLE | — | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 3 |
Ernie Neitzke: the record in brief
Ernie Neitzke played a first major league game on June 2, 1921 and a last one on October 2, 1921. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, in 1921. Neitzke played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 13, 1894, in Toledo, OH, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds. Neitzke died on April 27, 1977, in Sylvania, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Ernest Frederick.
In 11 games and 25 at bats, Neitzke batted .240 with 6 hits; the totals also include 2 RBI. The league as a whole hit .286 across Neitzke's seasons, which puts the .240 career mark 16.2% below average. Neitzke's lone season row is 1921 with the Boston Red Sox: 11 games, 6 hits in 25 at bats.
Neitzke played 4 games at left field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at right field (3), pitcher (2), and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Neitzke
- Was Ernie Neitzke a pitcher?
- No. Ernie Neitzke was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Ernie Neitzke hit?
- Ernie Neitzke hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Ernie Neitzke play for?
- Ernie Neitzke played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1921).
- What were Ernie Neitzke's career stats?
- In 11 games, Ernie Neitzke had 6 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Ernie Neitzke play?
- Ernie Neitzke played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Neitzke and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Neitzke was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Ernie Neitzke's career batting average?
- Ernie Neitzke batted .240 over his career, with 6 hits in 25 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ernie Neitzke have?
- Ernie Neitzke drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Ernie Neitzke's career ERA?
- Ernie Neitzke finished with a 6.14 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Neitzke in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Neitzke has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.