Ernest Guy Diehl (October 2, 1877 – November 6, 1958) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for four seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1903 to 1904, and the Boston Beaneaters/Doves in 1906 and 1909.
| Ernie Diehl | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: October 2, 1877 Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Died: November 6, 1958 (aged 81) Miami, Florida | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 31, 1903, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 12, 1909, for the Boston Doves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .255 |
| Hits | 14 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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He served as the head baseball coach at the University of Cincinnati in 1910.[1]
Diehl also played tennis. At the tournament now known as the Cincinnati Masters he:
- reached two singles semifinals (1899 & 1903)
- reached two singles quarterfinals (1902 & 1904)
- reached the singles round of 16 twice (1900 & 1901)
- won two doubles titles (1902 & 1903, both with Nat Emerson)
- won one mixed doubles title (1902) and reached another mixed doubles final (1903), both with Winona Closterman)
- reached another doubles final (1900, with Nat Emerson)
References
edit- ^ "Diehl To Coach Varsity's Squad". The Kentucky Post. Covington, Kentucky. January 14, 1910. p. 6. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com
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External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Ernie Diehl at Find a Grave
- From Club Court to Center Court by Phillip S. Smith (2008 Edition; ISBN 978-0-9712445-7-3)
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