Jim Westlake

Jim Westlake was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing for a single game on April 16, 1955. Born in 1930, Westlake took the field as a position player during a time when the sport was undergoing significant changes, including the integration of African American players into the league and the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. In his solitary appearance, Westlake did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing the game with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited opportunities at the major league level, his presence on a roster during this transformative period in baseball history marks a notable chapter in the sport's narrative. Westlake's experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the big leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment.