Roy Gleason

Roy Gleason was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1963 season. Gleason's major league career spanned from September 3 to September 28, 1963, during which he appeared in 8 games. While his time on the field was limited, he made a notable impact as part of the game during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the tail end of the post-war boom and the beginning of the more competitive landscape in the years that followed. During his short stint in the major leagues, Gleason recorded 1 hit, finishing with a batting average of 1.0. Despite hitting no home runs and having no RBIs, his participation in the majors added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, emphasizing the challenges faced by players during that time to secure a lasting place in the sport. His career, while not statistically prolific, reflects the stories of many players who contributed to the game in various capacities, ultimately becoming part of baseball's enduring legacy.