Hillis Layne

Hillis Layne was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1945. A versatile position player, Layne participated in 107 games throughout his career, showcasing his abilities primarily in the outfield and infield. He concluded his playing tenure with a batting average of .264, accumulating 75 hits, including one home run and 28 runs batted in. Layne also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording three stolen bases during his time in the league. Playing during an era that bridged pre-World War II baseball and the immediate post-war period, Layne's career coincided with a time of significant change in the sport. The early 1940s were marked by the impact of the war on the league, with many players serving in the military, which opened opportunities for others like Layne to step into the spotlight. Though his career was relatively short, Layne's contributions to the teams he played for during this turbulent time in American history are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball's legacy.