Glen Stewart

Born: 9/29/1912 in Tullahoma, TN, USA

Died: 2/11/1997 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-06-26 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Glen Weldon Stewart

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Biography

Glen Stewart, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944. Over the course of his career, Stewart appeared in 243 games, accumulating 158 hits and finishing with a batting average of .213. He contributed to his teams with 2 home runs and 53 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 1 stolen base. Stewart's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as the nation was deeply engaged in World War II, which impacted the player pool and the dynamics of the game. Although not a superstar, Stewart's perseverance and dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of many players who participated during this era. His tenure in the league coincided with a time of significant change in baseball, as it navigated the challenges posed by the war and the gradual integration of the sport. Stewart's role as a position player contributed to the fabric of the game during the early 1940s, and he remains a part of baseball history for his contributions during this unique period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
243	742	56	158	22	6	2	53	1	61	83	0.213	0.275	0.267	0.541	-2491.5

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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
1940	NY1	NL	15	29	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHI	NL	110	336	23	71	10	1	2	24	1	32	41	0.211	.255 (-17%)	.324 (-13%)	.346 (-24%)	.671 (-18%)	-1082.9
1944	PHI	NL	118	377	32	83	11	5	0	29	0	28	40	0.220	.261 (-16%)	.325 (-16%)	.357 (-23%)	.683 (-20%)	-1408.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	44	0	0	1
2B	19	49	57	3	9
3B	89	77	188	11	12
C	1	1	0	0	0
SS	114	184	325	25	55

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1940	NY1	3B	6	0	7	1	0
1940	NY1	SS	5	7	14	2	3
1943	PHI	1B	8	44	0	0	1
1943	PHI	2B	18	49	54	3	9
1943	PHI	C	1	1	0	0	0
1943	PHI	SS	77	128	232	20	41
1944	PHI	2B	1	0	3	0	0
1944	PHI	3B	83	77	181	10	12
1944	PHI	SS	32	49	79	3	11