George Ernest Uhle (September 18, 1898 – February 26, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.
After ten seasons, during which time he led the American League in wins, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts, and games started, he was traded in 1928 to the Detroit Tigers for Jackie Tavener and Ken Holloway.
His lifetime batting average of .289 (393-for-1360) is still a record for a pitcher (not playing at any other position) On May 25, 1929, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 6–5 in 21 innings.
Uhle's son, George, Jr., played minor league baseball in the Boston Braves' organization for a few years.
[1][2] Uhle was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery in Rocky River, Ohio.