Joe Just

Joe Just was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League Baseball career from 1944 to 1945. Just made his mark in an era marked by the challenges of World War II, which saw many star athletes serving in the military and a significant reshaping of the league's talent pool. During his time in the majors, he appeared in 25 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .156. Although Just did not achieve notable home run power or stolen bases, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the determination and resilience of players during a time of uncertainty in America. His career, while short-lived, added to the collective narrative of baseball during the war years, highlighting the importance of the sport as a source of hope and entertainment for a nation in turmoil.