Bob Meinke
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Robert Bernard Meinke was an American
baseball shortstop
who appeared in 2 games for the Cincinnati Reds
in . He batted and threw right-handed.
His father, Frank Meinke
, played for the Detroit Wolverines
of the National League
from 1884–1885.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
baseball shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
who appeared in 2 games for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in . He batted and threw right-handed.
His father, Frank Meinke
Frank Meinke
Frank Louis Meinke , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Detroit Wolverines.-External links:...
, played for the Detroit Wolverines
Detroit Wolverines
The Detroit Wolverines were a 19th century baseball team that played in the National League from 1881 to 1888 in the city of Detroit, Michigan. In total, they won 426 games and lost 437, taking their lone pennant in 1887. The team was disbanded following the 1888 season.-Franchise...
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
from 1884–1885.