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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 13 | 37 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0.297 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | CHC | NL | 132 | 415 | 59 | 105 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 10 | 49 | 61 | 0.253 | -359.9 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 116 | 282 | 26 | 63 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 30 | 53 | 0.223 | -692.7 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 57 | 90 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0.178 | -405.9 |
| 1967 | CHW | AL | 24 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHC | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CIN | NL | 119 | 221 | 26 | 56 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 19 | 33 | 0.253 | -148.3 |
| 1970 | CIN | NL | 101 | 105 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.267 | -127.9 |
| 1971 | CIN | NL | 80 | 82 | 7 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.232 | -137.8 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 68 | 96 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.219 | -286.9 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 61 | 68 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.191 | -323.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | CHN | SS | 9 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| 1964 | CHN | 2B | 61 | 55 | 130 | 180 | 6 | 40 |
| 1964 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | CHN | SS | 45 | 38 | 84 | 127 | 6 | 24 |
| 1964 | CHN | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | CHN | SS | 48 | 11 | 37 | 54 | 4 | 11 |
| 1965 | CHN | OF | 55 | 45 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | OF | 15 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CHA | 2B | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 1967 | CHA | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | CHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CIN | 2B | 18 | 8 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| 1969 | CIN | 3B | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 1969 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CIN | OF | 66 | 30 | 68 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | CIN | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | CIN | 2B | 18 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 0 | 3 |
| 1970 | CIN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 1970 | CIN | OF | 48 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CIN | 2B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1971 | CIN | 3B | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | CIN | OF | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | 1B | 9 | 6 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | HOU | 2B | 8 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | HOU | OF | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | HOU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | HOU | 3B | 8 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | HOU | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |