Amos Booth

Amos Booth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1876 to 1882. Born in 1848, Booth played during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its early, unregulated days into a more structured and popular pastime. Throughout his career, he was known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, despite facing the challenges of playing in an era that was still developing its approach to pitching and strategy. Booth's career statistics reflect the difficulties he encountered on the mound, finishing with a record of 1-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. He recorded a total of 18 strikeouts, demonstrating that while he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, he contributed to the early foundations of professional pitching. Though his career was relatively brief, Booth remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the challenges and aspirations of players during the late 19th century.