Sid Graves

Sid Graves was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. His career spanned from July 23, 1927, to August 5, 1927, a period marked by the transition away from the deadball era and the early stirrings of a more offensive-minded game. Graves played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 7 games, where he demonstrated his potential as a competent hitter. In his limited time on the field, Graves recorded 5 hits and achieved a batting average of .25, contributing 2 runs batted in and 1 stolen base to his team's efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs, his performance showcased the skills that allowed him to compete at the highest level of the sport, highlighting the importance of speed and contact hitting during this era. Despite his short career, Sid Graves remains a part of baseball history, representing the myriad players who pursued their dreams in the challenging landscape of early 20th-century baseball.