Ed Gremminger

Lorenzo Edward Gremminger (March 30, 1874 – May 26, 1942), nicknamed "Battleship", was an American baseball infielder.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Gremminger played professional baseball player from 1895 to 1912, including four seasons of Major League Baseball as a third baseman for the Cleveland Spiders (1895), Boston Beaneaters (1902–1903), and Detroit Tigers (1904). While playing for Boston, he led the National League's third basemen in putouts in 1902 and 1903, in fielding percentage in 1902, in assists in 1903, and in double plays turned in 1903.

Early life Gremminger was born on March 30, 1874, in Canton, Ohio, to Michael M. Gremminger and Sarah Jean (nee Killian) Gremminger.

In 383 major league games, Gremminger compiled a .251 batting average.301 on-base percentage, and .340 slugging percentage, with 164 RBIs and 89 extra-base hits.

In August 1904, the Tigers sold Gremminger to the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association in exchange for cash and Minneapolis' "best player" at the end of the season. Gremminger continued playing in the minor leagues until 1912, including stints with the Millers (1904–1907), Montgomery Senators (1908–1910), and Canton Deubers/Statesman (1911–1912).

Later years Gremminger died in 1942 in Canton, Ohio.