Marlin Stuart, baseball player, 1949-1954

Marlin Stuart

Born: 8/8/1918 in Paragould, AR, USA

Died: 6/16/1994 in Paragould, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-26 | Final Game: 1954-08-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Marlin Henry Stuart

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Biography

Marlin Stuart, born in 1918, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1949 to 1954. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into a new era, moving past the challenges of World War II and into a period of expanding talent pools and competitive play. Over the course of his career, Stuart compiled a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound. With a career ERA of 4.65 and a total of 185 strikeouts, Stuart established himself as a reliable pitcher during his tenure. His contributions to his teams included not only starting games but also closing them out, as indicated by his 15 saves. Known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the game in the early 1950s, laying the groundwork for future generations of pitchers in the league. After his playing days concluded on August 8, 1954, Stuart’s legacy lived on as a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 17 196 31 7 0 15 485.7 544 251 37 256 185 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1949 DET AL 0 2 14 2 0 0 0 29.7 39 30 35 14 9.10 4.12 (-121%) -1719.2
1950 DET AL 3 1 19 1 0 0 2 43.7 59 27 22 19 5.56 4.36 (-28%) -795.1
1951 DET AL 4 6 29 15 5 0 1 124.0 119 52 71 46 3.77 4.04 (+7%) -1681.1
1952 DET AL 3 2 30 9 2 0 1 91.3 91 50 48 32 4.93 3.70 (-33%) -1865.3
1952 SLA AL 1 2 12 2 0 0 1 26.0 26 12 9 13 4.15 3.70 (-12%) -148.0
1953 SLA AL 8 2 60 2 0 0 7 114.3 136 50 44 46 3.94 4.14 (+5%) 1429.0
1954 BAL AL 1 2 22 0 0 0 2 38.3 46 19 15 13 4.46 3.90 (-14%) 163.1
1954 NYY AL 3 0 10 0 0 0 1 18.3 28 11 12 2 5.40 3.90 (-39%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
197 125 14 22 3 1 1 7 0 6 32 0.176 0.220 0.240 0.460 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1949 DET AL 15 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1950 DET AL 19 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1951 DET AL 29 43 4 10 2 1 1 3 0 0 8 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1952 DET AL 30 23 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 12 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 SLA AL 60 26 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1954 BAL AL 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1954 NYY AL 10 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 196 0 31 85 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 DET P 14 0 0 7 0 0
1950 DET P 19 0 2 8 0 0
1951 DET P 29 0 6 25 1 0
1952 DET P 30 0 7 16 3 0
1952 SLA P 12 0 2 1 3 0
1953 SLA P 60 0 9 15 1 2
1954 BAL P 22 0 4 8 0 0
1954 NYA P 10 0 1 5 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 196