Glen Stewart, baseball player, 1940-1944

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 8
Second Base 15
Third Base 89
Shortstop 119