Oscar Streit

Oscar Streit was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1902. Born in 1873, Streit made his debut during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and strategic play, to a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his brief career, he played for teams in a league that was still establishing its identity, navigating the early years of professional baseball. Streit finished his career with a record of 1-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56. Over the course of his time in the major leagues, he recorded 10 strikeouts but did not achieve any saves. Despite the challenges he faced, Streit contributed to the game during a formative period, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of his time. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, reflects the deep history and evolution of baseball as a beloved American pastime.