Bud Stewart
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941-1954)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 6/21/2000 in Palo Alto, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-04-19
- Last Game
- 1954-06-02
Full name: Edward Perry Stewart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 2,041 | 288 | 547 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 260 | 29 | 252 | 157 | .268 | .351 | .393 | .744 | 1,758 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .744 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 73 | 172 | 27 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 17 | .267 | .262 (+2%) | .332 (-5%) | .373 (-17%) | .705 (-12%) | -306.3 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 82 | 183 | 21 | 40 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 16 | .219 | .253 (-14%) | .323 (-6%) | .349 (-12%) | .672 (-10%) | -267.8 |
| 1948 | NYA | AL | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | WS1 | AL | 118 | 401 | 56 | 112 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 69 | 8 | 49 | 27 | .279 | .263 (+6%) | .340 (+6%) | .379 (+16%) | .719 (+11%) | 0.0 |
| 1949 | WS1 | AL | 118 | 388 | 58 | 110 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 43 | 6 | 49 | 33 | .284 | .262 (+8%) | .343 (+7%) | .384 (+11%) | .727 (+9%) | 708.7 |
| 1950 | WS1 | AL | 118 | 378 | 46 | 101 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 46 | 33 | .267 | .265 (avg) | .346 (+1%) | .401 (-8%) | .747 (-4%) | -226.6 |
| 1951 | CHA | AL | 95 | 217 | 40 | 60 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 29 | 9 | .276 | .260 (+6%) | .336 (+9%) | .385 (+21%) | .721 (+15%) | 615.1 |
| 1952 | CHA | AL | 92 | 225 | 23 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 3 | 28 | 17 | .267 | .252 (+6%) | .326 (+7%) | .369 (+2%) | .696 (+5%) | 238.5 |
| 1953 | CHA | AL | 53 | 59 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 3 | .271 | .264 (+3%) | .335 (+22%) | .397 (+2%) | .733 (+12%) | 181.8 |
| 1954 | CHA | AL | 18 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 773 | 2,041 | 288 | 547 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 260 | 29 | 252 | 157 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 943 | ||
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 (773 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 383 | 960 | 142 | 277 | 10 | 137 | .289 |
| Away | 390 | 1081 | 146 | 270 | 22 | 125 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-06-02 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-28 | CHW | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-23 | CHW | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-05-22 | CHW | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-15 | CHW | PHA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-13 | CHW | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-05-11 | CHW | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-09 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-08 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-05-06 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 535 | 0 | 1048 | 34 | 20 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PIT | OF | 41 | 0 | 71 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1942 | PIT | 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PIT | 3B | 10 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942 | PIT | OF | 34 | 0 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | WS1 | OF | 114 | 0 | 265 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 1949 | WS1 | OF | 105 | 0 | 207 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 1950 | WS1 | OF | 100 | 0 | 202 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| 1951 | CHA | OF | 63 | 0 | 111 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952 | CHA | OF | 60 | 0 | 108 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | CHA | OF | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | CHA | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 277 |
| Center Field | 60 |
| Right Field | 221 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1935, 1936, 1937 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bud Stewart (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bud Stewart
- What years did Bud Stewart play?
- Bud Stewart played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1954.
- Was Bud Stewart a pitcher?
- No. Bud Stewart was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bud Stewart hit?
- Bud Stewart hit 32 career home runs with 547 hits.