Booth was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing only one game on May 1, 1875. Despite the short duration of his career, he was part of the early years of professional baseball, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and establishing its foundations in American culture.
In his sole appearance, Booth did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His name remains part of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of countless players in the 19th century who contributed to the development of the game, even if they did not achieve extensive statistical success. The era in which he played was characterized by its own unique challenges and styles, often dominated by a focus on speed and defense over offensive prowess.