Verle Tiefenthaler

Verle Matthew Tiefenthaler

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
• High School St. Bernard's High School (Breda)
• Debut April 19, 1962
• Final Game August 21, 1962
• Born July 11, 1937 in Carroll, IA USA

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Biographical Information

Verle Tifenthaler pitched in 3 games for the Chicago White Sox in 1962. He gave up at least 1 walk in every appearance. He gave up a grand slam to Bill Bruton in his major league debut.

He went 13-6 for the 1961 Tacoma Giants. He was also with them a bit in 1960, going 1-0. Juan Marichal was on the team in 1960 and Gaylord Perry was on the team in 1961. One source states that Gaylord and Verle roomed together in the minors.