Ted Breitenstein
| Ted Breitenstein | |
|---|---|
Breienstein c. 1900 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 1, 1869 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| Died: May 3, 1935 (aged 65) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 28, 1891, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 9, 1901, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 160–170 |
| Earned run average | 4.04 |
| Strikeouts | 889 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Theodore P. ("Ted" or "Breit") Breitenstein (June 1, 1869 – May 3, 1935) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from St. Louis, Missouri who played from 1891 to 1901 for the St. Louis Browns/Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds. He is best known for throwing a no-hitter in his first Major League start, along with the "Pretzel Battery" with fellow German-American battery mate Heinie Peitz.