Ace Stewart

Born: 2/14/1869 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

Died: 4/17/1912 in Terre Haute, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-04-18 | Final Game: 1895-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Asa Stewart

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Biography

Ace Stewart was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1895 until his final game on August 17 of the same year, a brief but impactful presence in the early years of organized baseball. Stewart played primarily as a position player and participated in 97 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and on the bases. He recorded 88 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 76 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .241. Additionally, he demonstrated a notable speed on the bases, stealing 14 bases during his short tenure. Stewart's playing style was emblematic of the era, characterized by a focus on batting for average and a strategic approach to base running. His contributions to his teams during a time when baseball was evolving from its formative years into a more organized and competitive sport highlight the significance of players like him in shaping the game. Although his career was relatively brief, Ace Stewart remains a part of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport when players laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	365	52	88	8	10	8	76	14	39	40	0.241	0.314	0.384	0.698	-703.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.761 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
1895	CHC	NL	97	365	52	88	8	10	8	76	14	39	40	0.241	.296 (-19%)	.361 (-13%)	.399 (-4%)	.761 (-8%)	-703.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	97	0	252	281	52	53

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	CHN	2B	97	0	252	281	52	53

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	97