Stew Bolen
Born: 10/12/1902 in Jackson, AL, USA
Died: 8/30/1969 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-15 | Final Game: 1932-05-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Stewart O'Neal Bolen
Biography
Stew Bolen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 until 1932. Born in 1902, Bolen's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-driven game. Throughout his tenure, Bolen showcased his skills on the mound for several teams, despite facing challenges that limited his overall success in the major leagues.
Bolen concluded his career with a win-loss record of 3-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.09, reflecting the difficulties he encountered during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded 72 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to get batters out despite the challenges he faced. While Bolen did not amass any saves, his contributions to his teams during his playing years highlighted the competitive spirit of the era. His journey through the baseball landscape of the late 1920s and early 1930s remains a testament to the resilience of players during a time when the game was undergoing significant change.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 41 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139.0 | 170 | 94 | 7 | 84 | 72 | 6.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6.14 | -382.2 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8.38 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 3 | 12 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 98.7 | 117 | 70 | 63 | 55 | 6.39 | -1440.2 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2.81 | -287.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 46 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.196 | 0.245 | 0.217 | 0.462 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 28 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 41 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PHI | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 1932 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |