Stew Bolen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1932)
Stew Bolen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1932 for the St. Louis Browns and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. Across 41 career appearances, he went 3-13 with a 6.09 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/30/1969 in Mobile, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-04-15
- Last Game
- 1932-05-16
Full name: Stewart O'Neal Bolen
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6.14 | 4.11 (-49%) | -369.5 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8.38 | 4.08 (-105%) | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 3 | 12 | 28 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 98.2 | 117 | 70 | 63 | 55 | 6.39 | 4.10 (-56%) | -1529.9 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2.81 | 4.13 (+32%) | -350.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 3 | 13 | 41 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139.0 | 170 | 94 | 84 | 72 | 6.09 | — | -2,250 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .196 | .245 | .217 | .462 | 0 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career SLG .217 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career OPS .462 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 28 | 32 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 41 | 46 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .196 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (82 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
| Away | 20 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .217 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 73.2 | 82 | 43 | 44 | 37 | 5.25 |
| Away | 20 | 65.1 | 88 | 51 | 40 | 35 | 7.03 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-16 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-12 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-30 | PHI | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-22 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-20 | PHI | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-22 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | PHI | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-13 | PHI | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-06 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-08-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-05-16 | PHI | CHC | — | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-12 | PHI | STL | — | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-04-30 | PHI | BRO | — | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932-04-22 | PHI | NY1 | — | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-04-20 | PHI | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-22 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931-09-19 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-09-13 | PHI | STL | L | 7.1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1931-09-06 | PHI | BRO | L | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1931-08-30 | PHI | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |
Stew Bolen: the record in brief
According to the bio, Stew Bolen debuted on April 15, 1926 and played a final game on May 16, 1932. By club, Bolen's seasons break down as the St. Louis Browns (1926 through 1927) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1931 through 1932). At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, Bolen is listed as a pitcher. Bolen threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 12, 1902, in Jackson, AL, USA. Bolen's death is recorded on August 30, 1969, in Mobile, AL, USA. On the record, Stew Bolen was born Stewart O'Neal Bolen.
Bolen went 3-13 with a 6.09 ERA in 41 games, 17 of them starts. Also on Bolen's record: 72 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bolen's seasons was 4.10, so the 6.09 figure ran 48.3% worse than average. In 1931, one of the busiest seasons, Bolen posted a 6.39 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.10.
Every defensive appearance on record for Bolen, 41 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 30 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stew Bolen
- What years did Stew Bolen play?
- Stew Bolen played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1932.
- Was Stew Bolen a pitcher?
- Yes. Stew Bolen pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 72 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Stew Bolen hit?
- Stew Bolen hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Stew Bolen play for?
- Stew Bolen played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Browns (1926–1927) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1931–1932).
- What were Stew Bolen's career stats?
- In 41 games, Stew Bolen went 3-13 with a 6.09 ERA, 72 strikeouts, and 139.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Stew Bolen play?
- Stew Bolen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stew Bolen and how much did he weigh?
- Stew Bolen was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Stew Bolen's career ERA?
- Stew Bolen finished with a 6.09 career ERA, going 3-13 with 72 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Stew Bolen have?
- Stew Bolen recorded 72 career strikeouts.
- Is Stew Bolen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stew Bolen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.