Ted Breitenstein
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Theodore P. Breitenstein (Theo)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 9", Weight 167 lb.
- Debut April 28, 1891
- Final Game May 9, 1901
- Born June 1, 1869 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died May 3, 1935 in St.Louis, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ted Breitenstein played 11 seasons in the major leagues, winning 160 games. He won the 1893 National League ERA championship. Although primarily a pitcher, he typically appeared in a few games in the outfield each season, with a peak of 16 appearances in 1895.
He wasn't a strong hitter except in 1899 when he hit .352 in 105 at-bats.
One source says he threw a no-hitter in his first major league start.
After his major league years, he pitched for 11 more seasons in the minors, winning 165 games, mostly with New Orleans although he won 21 for Memphis in 1902. He threw a no-hitter in 1909.
It is said he was kicked by a horse and the injury caused him to miss the first part of the 1907 season.
After his playing days he umpired in the minors, engaged in business in St. Louis, and worked for the city parks department.
[edit] Records Held
- Games started, left-hander, season (since 1893), 51, 1895
- Innings pitched, left-hander, season (since 1893), 447.1, 1894
- Losses, left-hander, season (since 1893), 30, 1895
