Ernie Rudolph

Ernest William Rudolph

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 165 lb.
• Debut June 16, 1945
• Final Game July 6, 1945
• Born February 13, 1909 in Black River Falls, WI USA
• Died January 13, 2003 in Black River Falls, WI USA

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Biographical Information

Both Phil Haugstad and Ernie Rudolph were born, and also died, in Black River Falls, WI. Both were National League pitchers in the 1940s, and both pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

He is tied with Jose Parra for the record for most walks in a career (2) without having an official at-bat.

Rudolph started playing professionally in 1935. An in-depth article about Rudolph's career may be found here: Ernie Rudolph.