Johnny Niggeling

Johnny Niggeling was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1938 to 1946. Born in 1903, Niggeling made a name for himself in a transitional era of baseball that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of the more offensive-minded periods. Throughout his career, he was known for his durability on the mound and ability to keep runs at bay, finishing with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.22. Over the course of his career, Niggeling recorded a win-loss record of 64-69, demonstrating his resilience in a competitive league. He accumulated 620 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a strikeout artist despite the lack of saves in his record. His contributions to the game were significant during a time when pitching strategies were evolving, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, including the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers. Niggeling's career remains a testament to the hard-nosed pitching styles that characterized the era in which he played.