Stu Cole
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Stu Cole was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Kansas City Royals. In 9 career games, he hit .143 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-05
- Last Game
- 1991-10-06
Full name: Stewart Bryan Cole
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .143 | .333 | .143 | .476 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.
Career OPS .476 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | KCA | AL | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-06 | KCR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-28 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-18 | KCR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-16 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-15 | KCR | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-14 | KCR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-13 | KCR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-08 | KCR | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-05 | KCR | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | NC | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Stu Cole: the record in brief
Stu Cole's major league career runs from a debut on September 5, 1991 to a final game on October 6, 1991. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals in 1991. At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Cole is listed as a second baseman. Cole threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Cole was born on February 7, 1966, in Charlotte, NC, USA. The given name on file is Stewart Bryan Cole.
Cole collected 1 hits in 7 at bats across 9 games, good for a .143 batting average. The league as a whole hit .256 across Cole's seasons, which puts the .143 career mark 44.1% below average. The OPS comparison is .476 to a league .708, 32.7% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1991 with the Kansas City Royals, 9 games, 7 at bats and 1 hits.
The one salary on file is $109,000, for 1992. The college table lists University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1985, 1986, and 1987.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 5, followed by designated hitter (2) and shortstop (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Stu Cole
- Was Stu Cole a pitcher?
- No. Stu Cole was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Stu Cole hit?
- Stu Cole hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Stu Cole's career batting average?
- Stu Cole batted .143 over his career, with 1 hits in 7 at bats.
- Is Stu Cole in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stu Cole has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Stu Cole play for?
- Stu Cole played for the Kansas City Royals.