Ray O'Brien

Ray O'Brien was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose brief career spanned from June 27 to July 12, 1916. Primarily serving as a position player, O'Brien made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, participating in 16 games during his time on the field. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 12 hits, leading to a batting average of .211. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team’s efforts. O'Brien played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of the Deadball Era, where offensive statistics were typically lower and the game was characterized by speed and strategy rather than power hitting. Despite the limited scope of his career, O'Brien's time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by players of the era, and his statistics, while modest, echo the stories of many athletes who passed through the ranks of early 20th-century baseball. He remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.