Floyd Ritter

Floyd Ritter, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player during a time when the sport was still evolving, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the 19th century to the more organized structure of modern baseball. Ritter’s professional career is notably marked by a single game appearance on June 4, 1890, where he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases. While Ritter's playing time was minimal, his presence in the game during this formative period illustrates the competitive nature of baseball at the time, where many players vied for limited opportunities. His brief foray into the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment. Ritter remains a part of the early narrative of the sport, encapsulating the spirit of determination that characterized many players of his era.