Lewis

Lewis was a professional baseball player who participated in Major League Baseball for a brief moment on July 12, 1890. His career, albeit short, is notable for its rarity in the annals of baseball history, as he played in only one game during the early years of the league when the game was still evolving from its amateur roots. In that singular appearance, Lewis recorded one hit in four at-bats, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. Despite not achieving significant stats such as home runs or RBIs, his presence on the field during the formative years of professional baseball adds an intriguing footnote to the history of the sport. The late 19th century was a time of great change in baseball, as the game began to transition into the organized sport we recognize today, and players like Lewis contributed to that foundational era, even if their careers were fleeting.