Warren Huston
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1937-1944)
Warren Huston was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1944 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .165 with 18 hits and 4 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/30/1999 in Wareham, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1937-06-24
- Last Game
- 1944-09-04
Full name: Warren Llewellyn Huston
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 | .165 | .242 | .202 | .444 | -635 |
Career AVG .165 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons β 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons β 27.7% below league average.
Career SLG .202 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons β 46.6% below league average.
Career OPS .444 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons β 37.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 38 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .130 | .276 (-53%) | .342 (-53%) | .398 (-53%) | .740 (-53%) | -479.7 |
| 1944 | BSN | NL | 33 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .200 | .261 (-24%) | .325 (-4%) | .357 (-39%) | .683 (-22%) | -154.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 71 | 109 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 14 | .165 | — | — | — | — | -635 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 63 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Away | 35 | 46 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-09-04 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-09-04 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-09-03 | BSN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944-09-03 | BSN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-26 | BSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-20 | BSN | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-08-18 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-12 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-08-11 | BSN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-07-31 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Warren Huston: the record in brief
According to the bio, Warren Huston debuted on June 24, 1937 and played a final game on September 4, 1944. By club, Huston's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Athletics (1937) and the Boston Braves (1944). Huston played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on October 31, 1913, in Newtonville, MA, USA, Huston was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on August 30, 1999, in Wareham, MA, USA. On the record, Warren Huston was born Warren Llewellyn Huston.
Huston's career batting table shows 71 games, 109 at bats and 18 hits, a .165 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. Huston's career OPS of .444 combines a .242 on-base mark with .202 slugging. Measured against the leagues Huston played in, the .165 career average compares with a .269 league average over the same seasons, 38.6% below the league. The OPS comparison is .444 to a league .712, 37.7% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1944. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .200 in 1944, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Warren Huston
- What years did Warren Huston play?
- Warren Huston played in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1944.
- Was Warren Huston a pitcher?
- No. Warren Huston was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Warren Huston hit?
- Warren Huston hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Warren Huston play for?
- Warren Huston played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1937) and the Boston Braves (1944).
- What were Warren Huston's career stats?
- In 71 games, Warren Huston had 18 hits, 4 RBI, and 12 runs, with a .165 batting average.
- What position did Warren Huston play?
- Warren Huston played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Warren Huston and how much did he weigh?
- Warren Huston was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Warren Huston's career batting average?
- Warren Huston batted .165 over his career, with 18 hits in 109 at bats.
- How many RBI did Warren Huston have?
- Warren Huston drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Warren Huston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Warren Huston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.