Clyde Southwick

Clyde Southwick was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1911 season. He played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of four games. During his short stint in the league, Southwick recorded three hits, yielding a batting average of 0.25. His offensive contributions included no home runs and no runs batted in, and he did not record any stolen bases. Although his career in the majors was fleeting, Southwick’s entry into baseball came during an era when the game was experiencing a transition towards greater athleticism and strategy. The early 1910s were characterized by a shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play, but Southwick's limited time on the field did not allow him to leave a significant mark on the sport. His brief time in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the numerous players who, despite their potential, found their careers cut short or overshadowed in the annals of baseball history.