Elmer Pence

Elmer Pence was a professional baseball player born in 1900, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned the 1922 season. He played exclusively on August 23, 1922, appearing in just one game as a position player. Despite the limited opportunity, Pence's presence in the majors during the early 1920s placed him among the ranks of players in an era defined by the transition from the deadball style to a more power-oriented game. In his sole appearance, Pence recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His lack of statistical output reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to secure a permanent place on a major league roster. While his playing career was notably short, Pence remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to achieve greatness in America's pastime, even if only for a fleeting moment.