Otto Bluege


Otto Adam Bluege was an American professional baseball player. Nicknamed "Squeaky", he was a shortstop over parts of two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. The native and lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, was the younger brother of Ossie Bluege, who had a lengthy career as a third baseman, coach, manager and front-office executive with the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins.
Otto Bluege threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as standing and weighing. His professional playing career lasted for 13 seasons.
In 109 games played in the majors, he compiled a.213 batting average in 291 at-bats, with 18 runs batted in. His 62 big-league hits included six doubles and two triples.
After retiring from the field, he scouted for the Senators and Twins. Otto Bluege died in Chicago at the age of 67.