Stu Pederson, baseball player, 1985-1985

Stu Pederson

Born: 1/28/1960 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-08 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Stuart Russell Pederson

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Biography

Stu Pederson, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player during a brief career that spanned the 1985 season. Known for his determination and work ethic, Pederson played in a total of 8 games, where he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) despite not recording any hits or home runs. His batting average concluded at 0.0, a statistic that reflects the challenging nature of breaking into the big leagues, especially during an era characterized by intense competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. Although his time in MLB was limited, Pederson's journey through baseball is a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, where the game was beginning to see shifts in player training, strategy, and the increasing importance of analytics. After his tenure in the majors, Pederson’s legacy continued through his family, as his son, Joc Pederson, emerged as a notable MLB player, showcasing the ongoing impact of baseball within the Pederson family.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1985 LAD NL 8 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 LAN OF 5 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of the Pacific Stockton CA 1978
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1980, 1981