Joe Stewart

Born: 3/11/1879 in Monroe, NC, USA

Died: 2/10/1913 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-06-09 | Final Game: 1904-06-11

Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Lawrence Stewart

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Biography

Joe Stewart, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned three seasons from 1904 to 1906. Primarily recognized as a position player, Stewart's time in Major League Baseball was brief, as he appeared in only two games. During this limited stint, he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .200. Despite not making a significant impact on the field in terms of home runs or runs batted in, Stewart's presence in the early 1900s places him within the context of a rapidly evolving game that was beginning to transition from the deadball era towards a more dynamic offensive style. Stewart's career, while not marked by prolific statistics, reflects the experiences of many players during this formative period in baseball history. The early 20th century was characterized by a competitive landscape where player opportunities were often limited, making every game a critical moment for aspiring athletes. Though his on-field contributions were minimal, Joe Stewart remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past, illustrating the diverse narratives that define the sport's early professional era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	9.3	12	10	0	4	1	9.64	0

Career ERA 9.64 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 263.0% 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
1904	BSN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	9.3	12	10	4	1	9.64	2.66 (-263%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
1904	BSN	NL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	BSN	P	2	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Erskine College	Due West	SC	1899