Lou Grasmick

Lou Grasmick was a position player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1948 season. Born in 1924, Grasmick's professional career was short-lived, spanning only from April 22 to April 24 of that year. Despite participating in just two games, he etched his name into the annals of baseball history, showcasing the fleeting opportunities that many players experienced during the post-war era of the sport. In his limited playing time, Grasmick recorded one hit in two at-bats, achieving a batting average of 1.0. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field represented the aspirations and struggles of many aspiring athletes during a time when baseball was still recuperating from the disruptions of World War II. Grasmick's career serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of the game, even if only for a moment.