Ernie Neitzke

Ernest Fredrich Neitzke was an American utility player in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at, 180 lb., Neitzke batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Toledo, Ohio.
Little is known about this outfielder/pitcher who played on a Red Sox uniform with few stars. Neitzke made eight outfield appearances at left field, right and center, and also pitched innings of relief in two games, collecting a 6.14 ERA with one strikeout. four walks, and eight hits allowed without a decision.
In an 11-game career, Neitzke was a.240 hitter with three runs, two RBI, and a.345 on-base percentage without an extra-base hit.
Neitzke died at the age of 82 in Sylvania, Ohio.