Stu Locklin, baseball player, 1955-1956

Stu Locklin

Born: 7/22/1928 in Appleton, WI, USA

Died: 12/4/2016 in Albuquerque, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-06-23 | Final Game: 1956-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stuart Carlton Locklin

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Biography

Stu Locklin was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1955 until 1956. He made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving in the post-World War II era, characterized by a growing emphasis on both pitching and power hitting. Locklin's career spanned a brief period, during which he appeared in 25 games. Throughout his time in the majors, Locklin recorded 4 hits and maintained a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his role as a player reflected the challenges faced by many during a time when competition for roster spots was fierce, and the game was beginning to see significant changes in player development and scouting. Though his major league tenure was short-lived, Locklin's journey through professional baseball remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 24 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.167 0.259 0.208 0.468 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.468 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1955 CLE AL 16 18 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1956 CLE AL 9 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 3 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 CLE OF 7 2 3 0 0 0
1956 CLE OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 4
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison Madison WI 1947, 1948