Cleo Carlyle

Cleo Carlyle was a professional baseball player born in 1902, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1927 until his final game on October 1 of the same year. Over the course of his brief career, Carlyle appeared in 95 games, where he accumulated 65 hits, including one home run, and drove in 28 runs, finishing with a batting average of .234. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, recording four stolen bases. Carlyle's time in the major leagues coincided with a period of transition in baseball, as players began to adapt to changing strategies and fan expectations. Although his career was short-lived, Carlyle's contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1920s, an era marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and dynamic play. Despite not achieving long-term acclaim, his journey through the majors remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.