Stew Hofferth
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1946)
Stew Hofferth was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946 for the Boston Braves, a span of 3 seasons. In 136 career games, he hit .216 with 88 hits, 4 home runs, and 51 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 3/7/1994 in Valparaiso, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-04-19
- Last Game
- 1946-06-15
Full name: Stewart Edward Hofferth
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 408 | 30 | 88 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 28 | 22 | .216 | .268 | .277 | .545 | -1,285 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career SLG .277 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career OPS .545 vs. league average .685 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 66 | 180 | 14 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 5 | .200 | .261 (-24%) | .325 (-24%) | .357 (-27%) | .683 (-26%) | -724.1 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 50 | 170 | 13 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 11 | .235 | .260 (-10%) | .328 (-10%) | .354 (-15%) | .683 (-13%) | -313.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 20 | 58 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .207 | .256 (-19%) | .328 (-25%) | .358 (-28%) | .687 (-27%) | -247.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 136 | 408 | 30 | 88 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 28 | 22 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -1,285 | ||
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 (136 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 202 | 15 | 46 | 2 | 30 | .228 |
| Away | 67 | 206 | 14 | 42 | 2 | 21 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946-06-15 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-06-02 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-30 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-05-29 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-20 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-19 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-05-16 | BSN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946-05-14 | BSN | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 107 |
Stew Hofferth: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1944 and the final game on June 15, 1946, Stew Hofferth built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Listed as a catcher, Hofferth batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 195 pounds. The birth record reads January 27, 1913, in Logansport, IN, USA. Hofferth's death is recorded on March 7, 1994, in Valparaiso, IN, USA. Stew Hofferth was the playing name; the full given name is Stewart Edward.
Across 136 games at the plate, Hofferth's career line reads 88 hits in 408 at bats for a .216 average; the totals also include 4 home runs and 51 runs batted in. Hofferth got on base at a .268 rate and slugged .277 (.545 OPS). Over the seasons Hofferth played, league hitters batted .260; the .216 career figure is 17.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .545 to a league .685, 20.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 40, in 1945. The RBI column peaks at 26 in 1944. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 1945, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stew Hofferth
- What years did Stew Hofferth play?
- Stew Hofferth played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1946.
- Was Stew Hofferth a pitcher?
- No. Stew Hofferth was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Stew Hofferth hit?
- Stew Hofferth hit 4 career home runs with 88 hits.
- What was Stew Hofferth's career batting average?
- Stew Hofferth batted .216 over his career, with 88 hits in 408 at bats.
- How many RBI did Stew Hofferth have?
- Stew Hofferth drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Stew Hofferth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stew Hofferth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.