Bill Ayers

Bill Ayers, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the post-World War II era. He played from April 17, 1947, to July 13, 1947, primarily serving as a position player. Ayers took the field for a total of 13 games, during which he recorded 2 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his short stint with a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions during this time reflected the challenges and transformations facing the sport as it emerged from the effects of war and began to integrate more fully. Ayers' time in the majors was limited, and while he did not achieve widespread recognition, he was part of a pivotal moment in baseball history when the game was beginning to diversify and evolve. His career, although fleeting, is a reminder of the many players who made contributions to the sport during a time of significant change in American baseball.