Bill Stuart, baseball player, 1895-1899

Bill Stuart

Born: 8/28/1873 in Boalsburg, PA, USA

Died: 10/14/1928 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-08-15 | Final Game: 1899-09-07

Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Alexander Stuart

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Biography

Bill Stuart was a professional baseball player born in 1873, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century. His major league career spanned from 1895 until his final game on September 7, 1899. Over the course of 20 games, Stuart accumulated 19 hits, achieving a batting average of .237. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 10 runs and successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a relatively brief playing career. Stuart's tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that would emerge in the following decades. Though his career numbers may not highlight him as a standout player, his presence on the field during this era reflects the evolving nature of baseball, as players began to adapt their skills and strategies in response to changing game dynamics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
20 80 5 19 3 0 0 10 2 2 8 0.237 0.265 0.275 0.540 -358.5

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1895 PIT NL 19 77 5 19 3 0 0 10 2 2 6 0.247 .296 (-17%) .361 (-24%) .399 (-29%) .761 (-26%) -358.5
1899 NY1 NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 6 4 1 0
SS 17 0 35 59 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 PIT 2B 2 0 4 2 1 0
1895 PIT SS 17 0 35 59 9 5
1899 NY1 2B 1 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Shortstop 17

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1893, 1894, 1895