Bud Stewart, baseball player, 1941-1954

Bud Stewart

Born: 6/15/1916 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 6/21/2000 in Palo Alto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-19 | Final Game: 1954-06-02

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

Full name: Edward Perry Stewart

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Biography

Bud Stewart was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1941 until 1954. Born in 1916, Stewart played primarily as a position player, appearing in 773 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his solid offensive contributions, he accumulated a total of 547 hits, 32 home runs, and 260 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .268. Stewart also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 29 stolen bases, which underscored his well-rounded skill set during an era that emphasized both power and agility. Stewart's career unfolded in a transitional period for baseball, following the onset of World War II, which saw many players enlist and serve in the military. Despite these challenges, he carved out a notable role in the league, contributing to his teams with consistent hitting and reliable defense. His performance on the field made him a respected figure among contemporaries and an integral part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the early to mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
773 2041 288 547 96 32 32 260 29 252 157 0.268 0.351 0.393 0.744 1619.3

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.715 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
1941 PIT NL 73 172 27 46 7 0 0 10 3 12 17 0.267 .262 (+2%) .332 (-5%) .373 (-17%) .705 (-12%) -349.9
1942 PIT NL 82 183 21 40 8 4 0 20 2 22 16 0.219 .253 (-14%) .323 (-6%) .349 (-12%) .672 (-10%) -310.6
1948 NYY AL 6 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1948 WSN AL 118 401 56 112 17 13 7 69 8 49 27 0.279 .263 (+6%) .340 (+6%) .379 (+16%) .719 (+11%) 0.0
1949 WSN AL 118 388 58 110 23 4 8 43 6 49 33 0.284 .262 (+8%) .343 (+7%) .384 (+11%) .727 (+9%) 708.7
1950 WSN AL 118 378 46 101 15 6 4 35 5 46 33 0.267 .265 (avg) .346 (+1%) .401 (-8%) .747 (-4%) -278.7
1951 CHW AL 95 217 40 60 13 5 6 40 1 29 9 0.276 .260 (+6%) .336 (+9%) .385 (+21%) .721 (+15%) 615.1
1952 CHW AL 92 225 23 60 10 0 5 30 3 28 17 0.267 .252 (+6%) .326 (+7%) .369 (+2%) .696 (+5%) 238.5
1953 CHW AL 53 59 16 16 2 0 2 13 1 14 3 0.271 .264 (+3%) .335 (+22%) .397 (+2%) .733 (+12%) 181.8
1954 CHW AL 18 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.077 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 6 5 0 0
3B 10 0 12 17 3 0
OF 535 0 1048 34 20 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PIT OF 41 0 71 5 3 2
1942 PIT 2B 6 0 6 5 0 0
1942 PIT 3B 10 0 12 17 3 0
1942 PIT OF 34 0 69 1 0 0
1948 WS1 OF 114 0 265 5 7 1
1949 WS1 OF 105 0 207 8 4 3
1950 WS1 OF 100 0 202 10 2 3
1951 CHA OF 63 0 111 4 2 0
1952 CHA OF 60 0 108 1 2 0
1953 CHA OF 16 0 12 0 0 0
1954 CHA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 11
Left Field 277
Center Field 60
Right Field 221

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1935, 1936, 1937