Neb Stewart

Born: 5/21/1918 in South Charleston, OH, USA

Died: 6/8/1990 in London, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-08 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Walter Nesbitt Stewart

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Biography

Neb Stewart, born in 1918, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1940 season. His career spanned from September 8 to September 29, 1940, during a time when the game was characterized by the buildup to World War II, which would soon impact many players and the overall dynamics of the league. As a position player, Stewart participated in 10 games, where he recorded 4 hits and concluded his stint with a batting average of .129. Though Stewart did not achieve notable offensive statistics, his presence on the field during this era highlighted the challenges players faced as they adapted to both the competitive nature of the game and the sociopolitical changes of the time. His career, albeit short, reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to make a mark in a rapidly evolving sport. Despite his limited impact in terms of home runs and RBIs, Stewart remains a part of baseball history, representing the numerous athletes who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	31	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.129	0.156	0.129	0.285	0.0

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career SLG .129 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.285 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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	PHI	NL	10	31	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	9	0	15	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	OF	9	0	15	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	8
Center Field	1