Used as a pinch hitter by Boston, Rye also shared duties at left field with Al Van Camp and Jack Rothrock. In a 17-game career, he posted a .179 batting average (7-for-39) with three runs and one run batted in with no extra-base hits. In 10 outfield appearances, he had 10 putouts and committed an error for a .944 fielding percentage.\n', '

Rye hit three home runs in one inning in 1930 for the Waco Cubs of the Texas League. The third home run is considered one of the greatest minor league baseball home runs of all time. When Rye was 29 years old he finished his professional baseball career after his 1936 season.\n', '

Rye died at the age of 73 in Park Ridge, Illinois.\n', '

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