Red Downey

Red Downey was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned the 1909 season. Born in 1889, Downey made his Major League Baseball debut on September 14, 1909, showcasing his skills in a total of 19 games. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 20 hits, achieving a batting average of .256. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 8 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Downey's career unfolded during an era that was transitioning from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded play that would characterize the following decades. Although his time in the majors was limited, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination typical of early 20th-century baseball players. Despite retiring shortly after the season concluded on October 7, 1909, Downey's brief stint in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the passion and dedication that defined the game during his era.