Jim Riley

Jim Riley, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball is marked by a singular appearance in a game on August 2, 1910. As a position player, Riley's time in the league was notably short, as he played only one game without recording any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. This rarity of experience places him among the ranks of players who had fleeting moments in the sport's history, often overshadowed by more prolific athletes of the era. Playing during a time when the game was evolving in terms of strategy and player roles, Riley's entry into Major League Baseball came during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the following decades. Although his contributions on the field were minimal, Riley's presence in the league serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, even if only for a moment.