Ernie Stiteler
| Date and Place of Birth: | December 9, 1891 Taylor, TX |
| Date and Place of Death: | May 14, 1918 Smithville, TX |
| Baseball Experience: | Minor League |
| Position: | Infield |
| Rank: | Unknown |
| Military Unit: | US Army |
| Area Served: | United States |
Ernest E “Ernie” Stiteler was born in Taylor, Texas on December 9,
1891. The son of Harry and Annie Stiteler, his father worked on the
M.K&T Railroad in Smithville, Texas.
Stiteler attended Texas A&M where he played varsity baseball and ran
track. In 1913, the young infielder started playing baseball for the
Bryan Dixies, an independent team in Texas. The following year he was
with another independent team, Yoakum, and was signed by the Brenham
Brewers of the Class D Middle Texas League, appearing in 28 games and
batting .217. Stiteler (whose name was often mispelled Steitler) was
back with Brenham in 1915 but the league disbanded in June, ending his
professional career.
The 23-year-old went to work as a Time Keeper at the M.K.&T. Railroad in
Smithville before being drafted for military service in 1917.
Ernie Stiteler died from pneumonia in Smithville on May 14, 1918. He is
buried at the Oak Hill Cemetery in that city.
Thanks to Davis O. Barker for bringing Ernie Stiteler to my attention.
Date Added: May 8, 2015
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