Ray Hartranft

Ray Hartranft was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose brief career was confined to a single game on June 16, 1913. As a position player, Hartranft's tenure in Major League Baseball was notably short, resulting in no recorded hits, home runs, or RBIs, culminating in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the brevity of his career and the lack of statistical accomplishments, Hartranft remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players of the early 20th century who aspired to make their mark in a competitive sport that was evolving rapidly during that time. Playing at a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game, Hartranft's appearance in the major leagues highlights the challenges faced by many athletes trying to break into the sport. His lone game serves as a reminder of the countless players whose journeys in baseball may not have led to long or storied careers, yet who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game’s history.