Stew Hofferth

Born: 1/27/1913 in Logansport, IN, USA

Died: 3/7/1994 in Valparaiso, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-19 | Final Game: 1946-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stewart Edward Hofferth

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Biography

Stew Hofferth was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player primarily during the mid-1940s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from 1944 to 1946, a time marked by the aftermath of World War II when many athletes served in the military. This era saw a mix of veterans returning to the game and newcomers making their mark, contributing to the evolving landscape of American baseball. Throughout his career, Hofferth appeared in 136 games, accumulating a total of 88 hits. He demonstrated his power at the plate with 4 home runs and drove in 51 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. While he finished his career with a batting average of .216, his contributions were significant, particularly during a transformative time in the sport. Hofferth's sole stolen base reflected a more traditional playing style, as speed on the bases was less emphasized during this transitional era. He remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilience and adaptability of athletes during a challenging period in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
136	408	30	88	11	1	4	51	1	28	22	0.216	0.268	0.277	0.545	-1418.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1944	BSN	NL	66	180	14	36	8	0	1	26	0	11	5	0.200	.261 (-24%)	.325 (-24%)	.357 (-27%)	.683 (-26%)	-817.2
1945	BSN	NL	50	170	13	40	2	0	3	15	1	14	11	0.235	.260 (-10%)	.328 (-10%)	.354 (-15%)	.683 (-13%)	-343.5
1946	BSN	NL	20	58	3	12	1	1	0	10	0	3	6	0.207	.256 (-19%)	.328 (-25%)	.358 (-28%)	.687 (-27%)	-257.4