Horace Speed

Horace Speed was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1975 until 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Speed played a total of 113 games during his time in the league. He was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his four stolen bases, which showcased his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Despite his limited offensive output, with a batting average of .207, he contributed six runs batted in over the course of his career. Speed played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by changes in player development and team strategies. While he did not achieve significant home run power, as indicated by his zero home runs, his presence on the field was emblematic of the many players who contributed to their teams in ways beyond traditional statistics. After his last game on June 26, 1979, Speed's career may have been short-lived, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing a time when speed and defense were increasingly valued in the game.