Elected to the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997, Ullrich pitched for Habana, Almendares, Leones, Cienfuegos and Marianao during 11 winters in Cuba between 1941-55.
His best season came in 1943-44 when he led the Cuban League in wins (12) while pitching for Almendares, where he played five seasons between 1942-47.
Ullrich (shown in this 1943-44 La Campaña Cubana card) played only two major-league seasons, compiling a 3-3 record with a 5.04 ERA with the Washington Senators in 1944 and '45.
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