Pep Deininger

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name = Pep Deininger
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birthdate = October 10, 1877
deathdate = September 25, 1950
bats = Left
throws = Left
debutdate = April 26
debutyear = 1902
debutteam = Boston Americans
finaldate = October 7
finalyear = 1909
finalteam = Philadelphia Phillies
stat1label = AVG
stat1value = .263
stat2label = RBI
stat2value = 16
stat3label = R
stat3value = 22
teams =
* Boston Americans (1902)
* Philadelphia Phillies (1908 – 1909)
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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 by|1902 and by|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.

ee also

*Boston Red Sox all-time roster
*Players from Germany in Major League Baseball

References

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/d/deinipe01.shtml Baseball Reference]
* [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/D/Pdeinp101.htm Retrosheet]