Justin Stein
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1938)
Justin Stein was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1938 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds. In 22 career games, he hit .281 with 16 hits and 3 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1992 in Creve Coeur, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1938-05-28
- Last Game
- 1938-07-17
Full name: Justin Marion Stein
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 57 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .281 | .305 | .333 | .638 | 0 |
Career AVG .281 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 11 | 39 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 11 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 57 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .281 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .357 |
| Away | 15 | 43 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-07-17 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-04 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-04 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-07-01 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-30 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-25 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-18 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-17 | CIN | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-12 | CIN | BSN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Justin Stein: the record in brief
The profile opens with Justin Stein's first major league game on May 28, 1938; the last one listed came on July 17, 1938. By club, Stein's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1938) and the Cincinnati Reds (1938). Stein is listed as a shortstop at 5'11" and 180 pounds. The bio says Stein batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 9, 1911, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Stein's death is recorded on May 1, 1992, in Creve Coeur, MO, USA. On the record, Justin Stein was born Justin Marion Stein.
In 22 games and 57 at bats, Stein batted .281 with 16 hits, along with 3 runs batted in. Stein got on base at a .305 rate and slugged .333 (.638 OPS). Stein hit .281 while the league hit .273 over the same span, a figure close to average. The highest hit total in a season was 10, in 1938.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 7, followed by shortstop (7) and second base (5).
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Stein
- Was Justin Stein a pitcher?
- No. Justin Stein was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Justin Stein hit?
- Justin Stein hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Justin Stein play for?
- Justin Stein played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1938) and the Cincinnati Reds (1938).
- What were Justin Stein's career stats?
- In 22 games, Justin Stein had 16 hits, 3 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .281 batting average.
- What position did Justin Stein play?
- Justin Stein played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Stein and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Stein was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Justin Stein's career batting average?
- Justin Stein batted .281 over his career, with 16 hits in 57 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Stein have?
- Justin Stein drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Stein in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Stein has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.