Jimmy Stewart, baseball player, 1963-1973

Jimmy Stewart

Born: 6/11/1939 in Opelika, AL, USA

Died: 11/24/2012 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-03 | Final Game: 1973-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Franklin Stewart

Biography

Jimmy Stewart was a professional baseball player born in 1939, whose career spanned from 1963 to 1973. As a versatile position player, Stewart appeared in 777 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his speed on the bases, amassing a total of 38 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Stewart finished his career with 336 hits, 8 home runs, and 112 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .237. Playing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-oriented styles of the 1970s, Stewart contributed to his teams with a blend of contact hitting and base running prowess. While he may not have been a superstar with towering home runs, his consistent presence on the field and ability to produce in clutch situations made him a valuable player for his teams. Stewart's career reflects the evolving nature of baseball during a time when strategy and speed began to take precedence alongside traditional power hitting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
777 1420 164 336 45 14 8 112 38 139 218 0.237 0.306 0.305 0.611 -2483.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 NLCS CIN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1970 WS CIN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 6 75 5 2 5
2B 122 79 195 265 9 56
3B 37 17 14 53 4 10
C 1 0 2 0 0 0
OF 227 90 208 11 7 0
SS 107 56 134 207 12 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 10
Second Base 122
Third Base 38
Shortstop 108
Left Field 179
Center Field 43
Right Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Austin Peay State University Clarksville TN 1959, 1960, 1961