Pep Deininger
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| Pep Deininger | ||
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| Born: October 10, 1877 | ||
| Died: September 25, 1950 | ||
| Batted: Left | Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | ||
| April 26, 1902 for the Boston Americans |
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| Final game | ||
| October 7, 1909 for the Philadelphia Phillies |
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| Career statistics | ||
| AVG | .263 | |
| RBI | 16 | |
| R | 22 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
Otto Charles "Pep" Deininger (October 10, 1877 – September 25, 1950) was a pitcher/center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between 1902 and 1909. Listed at 5' 8½" Weight: 180 lb., Deininger batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Wasseralfingen, Germany.
Deininger started his majors career in 1902 as a pitcher for the Boston Americans. He posted a 9.75 ERA with two strikeouts and nine walks in two appearances, including one start, and did not have a decision. He later switched to the outfield, appearing in 56 games in part of two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1908-1909).
In a three-season career, Deininger posted a .263 batting average (46-for-175) with 16 RBI and 22 runs, including 10 doubles, one triple, and five stolen bases without home runs.
Deininger died in Boston, Massachusetts, at age 72.
