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59 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby 29 Mar \ on: Stacker Sports Pod • Episode 76: March Madness, Opening Day and NBA Expansion podcasts Stacker_Sports

Eddie Gaedel, standing 3'7" and weighing 65 lbs, is the only little person to play in Major League Baseball, appearing for the St. Louis Browns on August 19, 1951. As a publicity stunt by owner Bill Veeck, Gaedel pinch-hit, walked on four pitches due to his tiny strike zone, and was immediately banned by the American League.

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23 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 29 Mar

But what about the National League?

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55 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby 29 Mar

MLB has to approve all contracts now so I don't think you can sneak one in. I did discover only people with dwarfism are banned and there is no minimum height requirement so if you could find someone who is not technically a dwarf but really short (like a jockey) you might be in business.

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43 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 29 Mar

Are women barred from MLB? There are some really short women.

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64 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 29 Mar

Nope. Women are not banned. I think you found a loophole.

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43 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 29 Mar

For the sake of spectacle, send her out with a great big wooden rolling pin, instead of a bat.

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