Bill Stewart, baseball player, 1955-1955

Bill Stewart

Born: 4/12/1928 in Bay City, MI, USA

Died: 9/25/2013 in Northville, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-17 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Wayne Stewart

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Biography

Bill Stewart was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1955 season. He played as a position player and was part of a limited roster that showcased the transitional period in baseball, where players were adapting to the evolving strategies and styles of the game. Stewart's professional career spanned from April 17, 1955, to September 25, 1955, during which he participated in 11 games. Throughout his time in the league, Stewart recorded 2 hits and finished with a batting average of .111. Despite the limited opportunities, his presence on the field contributed to a pivotal era in baseball where young talent was emerging alongside established stars. Although Stewart did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his brief stint in the majors is a reflection of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport during the mid-20th century. His story exemplifies the challenges faced by players in a fiercely competitive environment, earning him a place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 18 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.111 0.158 0.167 0.325 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.325 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1955 KC1 AL 11 18 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 3 7 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 KC1 OF 6 3 7 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 2