Jim Rutherford

Jim Rutherford was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single day on July 12, 1910. As a position player, he made an unusual mark in the annals of baseball history, participating in only one game during his career. In that sole appearance, Rutherford recorded 1 hit in 2 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. This unique statistic highlights the rarity of players who have had such a fleeting yet impactful presence in the league. Despite his limited time on the field, Rutherford's singular game adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's early 20th-century narrative, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive styles that would emerge in the following decades. His participation in a single game serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the game in less conventional ways, solidifying his place in baseball history as a player whose brief tenure still captures the imagination of fans and historians alike.