Ralph Edwards

Ralph Edwards, born in 1882, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned a single day on September 17, 1915. As a position player, he participated in only 2 games, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, Edwards did not steal any bases throughout his time in the league. While his career was notably short and statistically unremarkable, Edwards was part of a unique era in baseball history characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded periods that would follow. His fleeting appearance in the major leagues exemplifies the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting place in the sport, particularly during a time when competition was fierce and roster spots were limited. Despite the brevity of his career, Edwards’s inclusion in the record books serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in the early days of professional baseball.