Stu Pederson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985)
Stu Pederson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1985 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 8 career games, he hit .000 with 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-09-08
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: Stuart Russell Pederson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | LAD | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-04 | LAD | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-02 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-12 | LAD | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-10 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-10 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-09 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-08 | LAD | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | Stockton | CA | 1978 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1980, 1981 |
Stu Pederson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Stu Pederson's first major league game on September 8, 1985; the last one listed came on October 6, 1985. The team column never changes: it is the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1985. Pederson is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. The bio says Pederson batted and threw left-handed. Pederson was born on January 28, 1960, in Palo Alto, CA, USA. The given name on file is Stuart Russell Pederson.
Pederson collected 0 hits in 4 at bats across 8 games, good for a .000 batting average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Pederson's .000 average sits 100.0% below it. In OPS terms, Pederson's .000 stands 100.0% below the league's .714. Only one season appears, 1985 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, when Pederson played 8 games and went 0 for 4.
Before the majors, Pederson played college baseball at University of the Pacific (1978).
Most of Pederson's defensive work, 3 games, came at left field; the rest of the position table shows right field (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Stu Pederson
- Was Stu Pederson a pitcher?
- No. Stu Pederson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Stu Pederson hit?
- Stu Pederson hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Stu Pederson play for?
- Stu Pederson played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985).
- What were Stu Pederson's career stats?
- In 8 games, Stu Pederson had 1 RBI and 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Stu Pederson play?
- Stu Pederson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stu Pederson and how much did he weigh?
- Stu Pederson was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Stu Pederson's career batting average?
- Stu Pederson batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- How many RBI did Stu Pederson have?
- Stu Pederson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Stu Pederson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stu Pederson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.