Ernie Alten
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Ernest Matthias "Ernie" Alten (December 1, 1894 – September 9, 1981) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
. Alten played for the Detroit Tigers
in the season. In 14 career games, he had a 0-1 record with a 9.00 ERA. He batted right and threw left-handed.
Alten was born in Avon, Ohio
and died in Napa, California
.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. Alten played for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in the season. In 14 career games, he had a 0-1 record with a 9.00 ERA. He batted right and threw left-handed.
Alten was born in Avon, Ohio
Avon, Ohio
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,446 people, 4,088 households, and 3,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 548.4 people per square mile . There were 4,291 housing units at an average density of 205.6 per square mile...
and died in Napa, California
Napa, California
-History:The name Napa was probably derived from the name given to a southern Nappan village whose people shared the area with elk, deer, grizzlies and cougars for many centuries, according to Napa historian Kami Santiago. At the time of the first recorded exploration into Napa Valley in 1823, the...
.