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Ehrhardt finessed batters with curves and change-ups, but manager Wilbert Robinson preferred big fastballers who overpowered hitters. Banished to the bullpen, Ehrhardt was called on so often that he twice led the NL in relief appearances and innings. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 5, 1929: In Cincinnati, Reds righthander Rube Ehrhardt, making his only start of the year, becomes one of only five men to pitch a shutout in their final ML game. He blanks the Cubs 9–0 on five hits for his only win of the year. Mike Cvengros is the loser.