Glen Stewart
Born: 9/29/1912 in Tullahoma, TN, USA
Died: 2/11/1997 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-06-26 | Final Game: 1944-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Glen Weldon Stewart
Biography
Glen Stewart, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944. Over the course of his career, Stewart appeared in 243 games, accumulating 158 hits and finishing with a batting average of .213. He contributed to his teams with 2 home runs and 53 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed with 1 stolen base. Stewart's career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as the nation was deeply engaged in World War II, which impacted the player pool and the dynamics of the game.
Although not a superstar, Stewart's perseverance and dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of many players who participated during this era. His tenure in the league coincided with a time of significant change in baseball, as it navigated the challenges posed by the war and the gradual integration of the sport. Stewart's role as a position player contributed to the fabric of the game during the early 1940s, and he remains a part of baseball history for his contributions during this unique period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 742 | 56 | 158 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 61 | 83 | 0.213 | 0.275 | 0.267 | 0.541 | -2459.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 110 | 336 | 23 | 71 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 32 | 41 | 0.211 | -1046.8 |
| 1944 | PHI | NL | 118 | 377 | 32 | 83 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 28 | 40 | 0.220 | -1412.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 19 | 0 | 49 | 57 | 3 | 9 |
| 3B | 89 | 0 | 77 | 188 | 11 | 12 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 114 | 0 | 184 | 325 | 25 | 55 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NY1 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | SS | 5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1943 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | PHI | 1B | 8 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | PHI | 2B | 18 | 0 | 49 | 54 | 3 | 9 |
| 1943 | PHI | SS | 77 | 0 | 128 | 232 | 20 | 41 |
| 1944 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHI | 3B | 83 | 0 | 77 | 181 | 10 | 12 |
| 1944 | PHI | SS | 32 | 0 | 49 | 79 | 3 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 89 |
| Shortstop | 119 |