Elias Peak

Elias Peak, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early development of the sport in America. His career spanned from 1884 until April 19, 1884, when he made his debut, and concluded on August 7, 1884. As a position player, Peak participated in 55 games during his brief career, amassing a total of 44 hits. Despite not being known for power hitting, as evidenced by his zero home runs and RBIs, he contributed to his teams with a batting average of 0.202. Peak's era was marked by the transition from the rough-and-tumble days of the game's infancy to a more structured professional landscape. While his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his participation in the early stages of Major League Baseball places him among the foundational figures of the sport. The late 1800s laid the groundwork for the modern game, and players like Elias Peak are part of the rich tapestry that helped shape baseball's evolution.