Edna H. Scheer (November 4, 1926 – April 25, 2000) was a pitcher who played in the

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. Listed at , 104 lb., Scheer batted and threw right-handed. She was born in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Edna Scheer played briefly for the Rockford Peaches during the 1950 season. ״Bunny״, as her teammates called her, collected a 3–1 record in 71

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of work as a reliever and spot starter, helping her team win the pennant and championship title. A highly disciplined hitter as well, she posted a slash line ( BA/ OBP/ SLG) of .286/.375/.321. After her baseball days, Scheer became an owner/partner in restaurant business.The Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Since 1988 she is part of ''Women in Baseball'', a permanent display based at the

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, which was unveiled to honor the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Scheer died in her hometown of Cedarburg at the age of 73. She is buried at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Career statistics

Pitching Batting Fielding ''All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Record Book''

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Scheer, Edna All-American Girls Professional Baseball League players Baseball players from Wisconsin People from Cedarburg, Wisconsin Sportspeople from Ozaukee County, Wisconsin 1926 births 2000 deaths 20th-century American women 20th-century American people