Justin Stein, baseball player, 1938-1938

Justin Stein

Born: 8/9/1911 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/1/1992 in Creve Coeur, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-05-28 | Final Game: 1938-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Justin Marion Stein

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Biography

Justin Stein was a professional baseball player born in 1911, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1938 to 1938. As a position player, he made an impact in the major leagues, participating in 22 games during his time in the sport. Stein showcased his batting skills, accumulating 16 hits and achieving a batting average of .281, reflecting a solid performance during his short tenure on the field. Although Stein did not hit any home runs and recorded three RBIs, his contributions to the team were evident in his ability to get on base. Playing in an era characterized by the pre-World War II baseball landscape, he navigated a competitive environment that included the likes of legendary players who would define the game. While his career was brief, Justin Stein remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during the late 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 57 9 16 1 1 0 3 0 2 5 0.281 0.305 0.333 0.638 0.0

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1938 PHI NL 11 39 6 10 0 1 0 2 0 2 4 0.256 — — — — 0.0
1938 CIN NL 11 18 3 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 8 7 1 0
3B 7 0 6 16 3 3
SS 7 0 5 13 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 PHI 2B 3 0 3 4 1 0
1938 PHI 3B 7 0 6 16 3 3
1938 CIN 2B 2 0 5 3 0 0
1938 CIN SS 7 0 5 13 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Third Base 7
Shortstop 7