The large uniform letters in an arc seem to date the jersey to 1919. If this photo was indeed taken during that season, the best match I could find could very well make this player Joel Newkirk, who pitched exactly two innings of one game that year (one of only three MLB appearances over two seasons). Unfortunately, I can't seem to locate a clear image of him facing the right way! This image doesn't provide enough detail to match the cleft in his chin, but the facial features are a very strong match.
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