Bunky Stewart, baseball player, 1952-1956

Bunky Stewart

Born: 1/7/1931 in Jasper, NC, USA

Died: 10/3/2007 in Wilmington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-05-04 | Final Game: 1956-09-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Veston Goff Stewart

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Biography

Bunky Stewart was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1956. Born in 1931, Stewart made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in the game, where power hitting began to take precedence. Throughout his career, he played for a few teams, showcasing his abilities on the mound during a time when the league was evolving both in talent and strategy. Stewart finished his career with a record of 5-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.01. He recorded a total of 77 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, contributing to his teams in various pitching roles. Though his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Stewart's perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many players who sought to establish their legacy during the challenging mid-20th century. His contributions to the sport during this transformative time remain a respected part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 11 72 14 2 0 3 187.3 215 125 19 127 77 6.01 0

Career ERA 6.01 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 52.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1952 WSN AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 1 1 18.00 — -
1953 WSN AL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 15.3 17 8 11 3 4.70 4.14 (-13%) -
1954 WSN AL 0 2 29 2 0 0 1 50.7 67 43 27 27 7.64 3.90 (-96%) -
1955 WSN AL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 15.3 18 7 6 10 4.11 4.00 (-3%) -
1956 WSN AL 5 7 33 9 1 0 2 105.0 111 65 82 36 5.57 3.96 (-41%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 38 3 8 0 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.211 0.250 0.211 0.461 0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1952 WSN AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1953 WSN AL 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1954 WSN AL 29 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 WSN AL 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 WSN AL 34 28 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 72 12 6 42 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 WS1 P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1953 WS1 P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1954 WS1 P 29 2 1 15 2 1
1955 WS1 P 7 1 0 3 0 1
1956 WS1 P 33 9 5 22 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Carolina University Greenville NC 1950