Stu Flythe

Born: 12/5/1911 in Conway, NC, USA

Died: 10/18/1963 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-05-31 | Final Game: 1936-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Stuart McGuire Flythe

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Biography

Stu Flythe, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, unfolded during the 1936 season. Flythe played as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games in Major League Baseball. He showcased his skills primarily with a batting average of .267, which reflected his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during his time on the field. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Flythe's presence in the lineup added depth to his team. His career statistics, including 4 hits in 17 games, highlight the challenges and competition faced by players during the mid-1930s, a period characterized by the rising popularity of the game and the increasing emphasis on both pitching and batting prowess. Flythe's playing career, which spanned from May 31 to September 6 of 1936, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	17	3	0	0	0	39.3	49	57	4	61	14	13.04	0

Career ERA 13.04 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 184.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1936	PHA	AL	0	0	17	3	0	0	0	39.3	49	57	61	14	13.04	4.59 (-184%)	-4227.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	15	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.267	0.312	0.267	0.579	0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	PHA	AL	17	15	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	0	1	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHA	P	17	0	1	7	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
North Carolina State University	Raleigh	NC	1934, 1935, 1936