Boyd Bartley

Boyd Bartley was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player for a short stint from May 30 to June 7, 1943, appearing in a total of nine games. Bartley’s time in the majors came during a challenging period for baseball, as the sport was navigating the impacts of World War II, which led to a significant decrease in the availability of players. Throughout his major league career, Bartley recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .048, along with one run batted in. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered, his presence on the field during this era of baseball history reflects the resilience of the game during wartime. Bartley’s contributions to the sport, albeit modest in statistical terms, represent the countless players who participated in the league during a time of great upheaval, making him a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.