Heinie Peitz

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Henry Clement Peitz

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut October 15, 1892
• Final Game June 1, 1913
• Born November 28, 1870 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died October 23, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Heinie Peitz had a 16-year career, mostly as a catcher but also playing third base one year and second base another year. His brother Joe Peitz is famous for hitting .423 with a .731 slugging percentage in the only 26 at-bats he ever had in the majors. The two played together on the 1894 St. Louis Browns.

[edit] Records Held

• Triples, inning, 2, 7/2/1895 (tied)

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