Carl Linhart

Carl Linhart was a professional baseball player born in 1929, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played for a short stint from August 2, 1952, to September 19, 1952, primarily serving as a position player. Linhart appeared in only 3 games during his time in the majors, but his entry into professional baseball came during a transformative period in the sport, just a few years after World War II and amid the early stages of the post-war baseball boom. Despite his limited playing time, Linhart's career is a reminder of the many players who aspired to compete at the highest level of the game. Throughout his three games, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his major league stats may not reflect a prolific career, Linhart's journey highlights the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during a time when numerous players were vying for a chance to showcase their talents in the big leagues.