Sid Gautreaux

Sid Gautreaux was a professional baseball player born in 1912, who played in the Major Leagues during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1936 to 1937, during an era characterized by a transition in the game as teams began to shift away from the deadball style that had dominated the early years of baseball. Gautreaux appeared in a total of 86 games, primarily serving as a position player. His playing style was marked by a focus on contact hitting, as evidenced by his career batting average of .247. Throughout his brief career, Gautreaux recorded 20 hits, contributing 18 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs and did not accumulate any stolen bases. His contributions to his teams reflected the challenges of the time, as players often faced intense competition for roster spots and the evolving strategies of the game. While his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Gautreaux remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of the game during a pivotal time in its development.