Stu Flythe
Born: 12/5/1911 in Conway, NC, USA
Died: 10/18/1963 in Durham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-05-31 | Final Game: 1936-09-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Stuart McGuire Flythe
Biography
Stu Flythe, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, unfolded during the 1936 season. Flythe played as a position player, appearing in a total of 17 games in Major League Baseball. He showcased his skills primarily with a batting average of .267, which reflected his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during his time on the field.
Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Flythe's presence in the lineup added depth to his team. His career statistics, including 4 hits in 17 games, highlight the challenges and competition faced by players during the mid-1930s, a period characterized by the rising popularity of the game and the increasing emphasis on both pitching and batting prowess. Flythe's playing career, which spanned from May 31 to September 6 of 1936, remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 49 | 57 | 4 | 61 | 14 | 13.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 14 | 13.04 | -4198.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.312 | 0.267 | 0.579 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHA | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1934, 1935, 1936 |