John Newell

John Newell was a professional baseball player born in 1868, whose brief career spanned a mere ten days in the summer of 1891. He played as a position player and made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was still in its formative years, shortly after the establishment of the National League and before the emergence of the American League. Newell’s major league tenure consisted of just five games, during which he recorded two hits and drove in two runs, finishing with a batting average of .111. Although Newell's playing time was limited, his involvement in the early stages of professional baseball reflects the era's transition from amateur play to organized baseball. As a player in the late 19th century, he competed in a time characterized by the game's evolving dynamics, including changes in rules and the introduction of professional teams. Despite his short-lived career, John Newell remains a part of the historical tapestry of baseball, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's development during its early years.