Herb Plews

Born: 6/14/1928 in Helena, MT, USA

Died: 12/12/2014 in Boulder, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-18 | Final Game: 1959-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Herbert Eugene Plews

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Biography

Herb Plews was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. Born in 1928, Plews made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach in the game. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 346 games and accumulated 266 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to connect with the ball. With a batting average of .262, Plews contributed to his teams with consistent hitting, securing 82 RBIs and hitting 4 home runs. Known for his versatility, Plews also showcased his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 3 stolen bases. His tenure in the league, although relatively brief, came during a pivotal time in baseball history when the game was evolving and new strategies were being employed. While he may not have been a household name, Herb Plews' contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and skill of players who helped shape the game during the late 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
346	1017	125	266	42	17	4	82	3	74	133	0.262	0.312	0.348	0.660	-1380.3

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1956	WSN	AL	91	256	24	69	10	7	1	25	1	26	40	0.270	.258 (+4%)	.331 (+2%)	.397 (-6%)	.728 (-2%)	-130.1
1957	WSN	AL	104	329	51	89	19	4	1	26	0	28	39	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.323 (+1%)	.391 (-8%)	.715 (-4%)	-278.7
1958	WSN	AL	111	380	46	98	12	6	2	29	2	17	45	0.258	.257 (avg)	.324 (-10%)	.394 (-15%)	.719 (-13%)	-971.5
1959	WSN	AL	27	40	4	9	0	0	0	2	0	3	5	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	BOS	AL	13	12	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	217	181	490	512	34	124
3B	49	43	29	72	12	5
SS	9	0	1	5	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1956	WS1	2B	66	56	137	166	17	38
1956	WS1	3B	2	2	2	6	0	0
1956	WS1	SS	5	0	1	3	1	1
1957	WS1	2B	79	67	199	175	8	42
1957	WS1	3B	11	8	4	11	3	1
1957	WS1	SS	4	0	0	2	0	0
1958	WS1	2B	64	53	133	153	7	41
1958	WS1	3B	36	33	23	55	9	4
1959	WS1	2B	6	5	18	16	1	2
1959	BOS	2B	2	0	3	2	1	1