Pat Paige

Pat Paige was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1882, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 20 to June 1 in 1911. Despite the short duration of his time in the big leagues, Paige made his mark with a perfect record of 1-0, showcasing his potential on the mound. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5 and recorded a total of 6 strikeouts. However, he did not notch any saves during his tenure in the major leagues. Paige's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just before the sport began to fully embrace the live-ball era. This period was marked by the increasing importance of pitching statistics and the emergence of more specialized roles within teams. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Pat Paige remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's evolution in its formative years.