Warren Huston
Born: 10/31/1913 in Newtonville, MA, USA
Died: 8/30/1999 in Wareham, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-06-24 | Final Game: 1944-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Warren Llewellyn Huston
Biography
Warren Huston was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player from 1937 until 1944. His career unfolded during a challenging time in American sports, as the nation was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression and World War II. Despite the difficulties of the era, Huston managed to make his mark in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 71 games.
Throughout his career, Huston accumulated 18 hits and recorded a batting average of .165. While he did not hit any home runs and collected 4 RBIs, his contributions were more pronounced in his ability to play multiple positions on the field. A player of his time, Huston's career coincided with the early years of the integration era, and he witnessed the evolving landscape of baseball, even if he was not among the stars of the diamond. With no stolen bases to his name, Huston’s playing style was characterized by a focus on contact rather than power, illustrating the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game during the mid-20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 109 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0.165 | 0.242 | 0.202 | 0.444 | -683.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 38 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.130 | -517.6 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 33 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.200 | -165.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 21 | 0 | 34 | 48 | 8 | 12 |
| 3B | 22 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| SS | 19 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | 2B | 16 | 0 | 27 | 40 | 6 | 12 |
| 1937 | PHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1937 | PHA | SS | 15 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1944 | BSN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | BSN | 3B | 20 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | BSN | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield College | Springfield | MA | 1935, 1936, 1937 |