Ernie Neitzke
Ernest Fredrich Neitzke was a utility player in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at, 180 lb., Neitzke batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Toledo, Ohio.
Little is known about this outfielder/pitcher who played on a Red Sox uniform with few stars. Neitzke made eight outfield appearances at left field, right and center, and also pitched 7⅔ innings of relief in two games, collecting a 6.14 ERA with one strikeout. four walks, and eight hits allowed without a decision.
In an 11-game career, Neitzke was a.240 hitter with three runs, two RBI, and a.345 on-base percentage without an extra-base hit.
Neitzke died at the age of 82 in Sylvania, Ohio.
