Ernie Courtney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ernie Courtney |
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| Infielder/Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 20, 1875 Des Moines, Iowa |
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| Died: February 29, 1920 (aged 45) Buffalo, New York |
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| April 17, 1902, for the Boston Beaneaters | |||
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| October 2, 1908, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .245 | ||
| Home runs | 5 | ||
| Hits | 471 | ||
| Runs batted in | 200 | ||
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Edward Ernest "Ernie" Courtney (born January 20, 1875 – died February 29, 1920) was an American baseball player. He played as a third baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Ernie played for several teams during his career. These included the Boston Beaneaters, Baltimore Orioles, New York Highlanders, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa.
Playing Career Highlights
Ernie Courtney played in Major League Baseball for six seasons. He was known for batting left-handed and throwing right-handed. During his time in the big leagues, he played in 558 games.
He achieved a batting average of .245. This means he got a hit about 24.5% of the times he tried to hit the ball. Ernie also hit five home runs. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the field and scores a point. He also had 200 RBIs. An RBI is when a player's hit helps a teammate score a run.
In 1905, Ernie Courtney had a special achievement. He led the entire National League in games played. This shows how often he was on the field helping his team.
Later Life
Ernie Courtney passed away on February 29, 1920. He was 45 years old. He died in Buffalo, New York, due to heart issues.
