Stu Martin, baseball player, 1936-1943

Stu Martin

Born: 11/19/1912 in Rich Square, NC, USA

Died: 1/11/1997 in Severn, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1943-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Stuart McGuire Martin

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Biography

Stu Martin was a professional baseball player born in 1912, whose career spanned from 1936 to 1943. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in 722 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility and solid batting skills, Martin recorded 599 hits, 16 home runs, and 183 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .268. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 36 stolen bases. His contributions to the game were recognized with an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his impact during a competitive era that preceded World War II. Playing through the late 1930s and early 1940s, Martin's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the advent of increased athleticism and the looming challenges of global conflict. His ability to adapt to the evolving game was evident in his performance, as he balanced offensive production with an emphasis on base running. Although his playing days concluded in 1943, Stu Martin left a lasting legacy as a skilled player who navigated the complexities of a changing baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
722 2237 322 599 112 24 16 183 36 190 185 0.268 0.327 0.361 0.688 -2365.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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 STL NL 92 332 63 99 21 4 6 41 17 29 27 0.298 .283 (+5%) .349 (+2%) .404 (+9%) .753 (+6%) 324.6
1937 STL NL 90 223 34 58 6 1 1 17 3 32 18 0.260 .276 (-6%) .342 (+3%) .398 (-22%) .740 (-11%) -339.8
1938 STL NL 114 417 54 116 26 2 1 27 4 30 28 0.278 .272 (+2%) .341 (-4%) .392 (-9%) .734 (-7%) -574.6
1939 STL NL 120 425 60 114 26 7 3 30 4 33 40 0.268 .274 (-2%) .342 (-5%) .393 (-2%) .735 (-4%) -380.9
1940 STL NL 112 369 45 88 12 6 4 32 4 33 35 0.238 .267 (-11%) .335 (-10%) .387 (-13%) .722 (-12%) -887.1
1941 PIT NL 88 233 37 71 13 2 0 19 2 10 17 0.305 .262 (+16%) .332 (+3%) .373 (+1%) .705 (+2%) 48.6
1942 PIT NL 42 120 16 27 4 2 1 12 1 8 10 0.225 .253 (-11%) .323 (-15%) .349 (-9%) .672 (-12%) -271.4
1943 CHC NL 64 118 13 26 4 0 0 5 1 15 10 0.220 .255 (-14%) .324 (-5%) .346 (-27%) .671 (-16%) -284.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 0 112 6 1 4
2B 475 0 1008 1339 82 260
3B 83 0 57 97 5 2
SS 5 0 4 8 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 SLN 2B 83 0 169 242 22 50
1936 SLN SS 3 0 4 8 0 2
1937 SLN 1B 9 0 75 4 1 3
1937 SLN 2B 48 0 93 134 13 27
1937 SLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1938 SLN 2B 99 0 225 301 18 59
1939 SLN 1B 1 0 7 1 0 0
1939 SLN 2B 107 0 242 304 13 62
1940 SLN 2B 33 0 47 71 3 12
1940 SLN 3B 73 0 52 89 4 2
1941 PIT 1B 1 0 6 0 0 0
1941 PIT 2B 53 0 127 154 8 26
1941 PIT 3B 2 0 1 3 1 0
1942 PIT 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1942 PIT 2B 30 0 68 70 3 14
1942 PIT SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1943 CHN 1B 2 0 23 1 0 1
1943 CHN 2B 22 0 37 63 2 10
1943 CHN 3B 8 0 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Second Base 476
Third Base 84
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Guilford College Greensboro NC 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933