Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong was a professional baseball player born in 1850, who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from June 26, 1871, to August 29, 1871, during a time when the sport was still evolving and establishing its place in American culture. Armstrong participated in 12 games, where he recorded 11 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing his short-lived career with a batting average of .224. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions came during the infancy of the professional game, a time when the rules and styles were still being refined. Armstrong's playing career coincided with the establishment of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, which was the first professional baseball league. His involvement during this formative era highlights the transition of baseball from a recreational pastime to a more organized and competitive sport. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Armstrong's participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history as it began to gain traction across the United States.