Henry Zeiher

Henry Zeiher was an American baseball player born in 1862, whose professional career was brief yet notable within the context of the late 19th-century baseball landscape. Zeiher played as a position player for a short stint in the major leagues, appearing in six games from June 24, 1886, to July 5, 1886. His time in the sport coincided with an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a period that would soon embrace more dynamic styles of play. Despite his limited playing time, Zeiher's career was significant as it reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the nascent years of professional baseball. Across his six games, he recorded no hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistics may not capture traditional notions of success, Zeiher's participation in the major leagues is a testament to the evolving nature of the sport and the countless players who contributed to its early development.