Ernie Kish

Ernie Kish, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the mid-1940s. He played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 43 games from July 29, 1945, to September 23, 1945. Kish's contributions to the game came during a time when the sport was adjusting to the post-World War II landscape, as many players returned from military service and the integration of baseball began to take shape. Over the course of his career, Kish recorded 27 hits and drove in 10 runs, finishing with a batting average of .245. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his role as a dependable player in various positions highlighted his versatility on the field. While Kish's time in the majors was relatively short, his presence during this transitional era of baseball remains a part of the sport’s rich history.