Snuffy Stirnweiss
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1952)
Snuffy Stirnweiss was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1952 for the New York Yankees, the St. Louis Browns, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,028 career games, he hit .268 with 989 hits, 29 home runs, and 281 RBI. Snuffy Stirnweiss was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,820.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/15/1958 in Newark Bay, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-04-22
- Last Game
- 1952-05-03
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: George Henry Stirnweiss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,028 | 3,695 | 604 | 989 | 157 | 68 | 29 | 281 | 134 | 541 | 447 | .268 | .362 | .371 | .733 | 4,820 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NYA | AL | 83 | 274 | 34 | 60 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 47 | 37 | .219 | .255 (-14%) | .324 (+3%) | .346 (-17%) | .671 (-7%) | -192.5 |
| 1944 | NYA | AL | 154 | 643 | 125 | 205 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 43 | 55 | 73 | 87 | .319 | .261 (+22%) | .325 (+19%) | .357 (+29%) | .683 (+24%) | 3085.9 |
| 1945 | NYA | AL | 152 | 632 | 107 | 195 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 64 | 33 | 78 | 62 | .309 | .260 (+18%) | .328 (+17%) | .354 (+34%) | .683 (+26%) | 3161.3 |
| 1946 | NYA | AL | 129 | 487 | 75 | 122 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 18 | 66 | 58 | .251 | .256 (-2%) | .328 (+3%) | .358 (-11%) | .687 (-4%) | -217.1 |
| 1947 | NYA | AL | 148 | 571 | 102 | 146 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 41 | 5 | 89 | 47 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .336 (+6%) | .376 (-9%) | .712 (-2%) | 21.2 |
| 1948 | NYA | AL | 141 | 515 | 90 | 130 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 86 | 62 | .252 | .263 (-4%) | .340 (+6%) | .379 (-11%) | .719 (-3%) | -83.5 |
| 1949 | NYA | AL | 70 | 157 | 29 | 41 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 29 | 20 | .261 | .262 (-1%) | .343 (+10%) | .384 (-12%) | .727 (-1%) | 43.5 |
| 1950 | NYA | AL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 93 | 326 | 32 | 71 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 51 | 49 | .218 | .265 (-18%) | .346 (-6%) | .401 (-28%) | .747 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CLE | AL | 50 | 88 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 25 | .216 | .260 (-17%) | .336 (+11%) | .385 (-32%) | .721 (-12%) | -82.3 |
| 1952 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,028 | 3,695 | 604 | 989 | 157 | 68 | 29 | 281 | 134 | 541 | 447 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 5,736 | ||
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 (1028 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 502 | 1742 | 323 | 482 | 16 | 146 | .277 |
| Away | 526 | 1953 | 281 | 507 | 13 | 135 | .260 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-05-03 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-29 | CLE | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1951-09-25 | CLE | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1951-09-23 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-22 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-19 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-09-13 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-04 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-31 | CLE | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-08-30 | CLE | PHA | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 787 | 0 | 1978 | 2224 | 84 | 572 |
| 3B | 117 | 0 | 103 | 210 | 6 | 26 |
| SS | 77 | 0 | 119 | 201 | 22 | 51 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 1943 | NYA | SS | 68 | 0 | 110 | 192 | 20 | 50 |
| 1944 | NYA | 2B | 154 | 0 | 433 | 481 | 17 | 113 |
| 1945 | NYA | 2B | 152 | 0 | 432 | 492 | 29 | 119 |
| 1946 | NYA | 2B | 46 | 0 | 88 | 141 | 5 | 30 |
| 1946 | NYA | 3B | 79 | 0 | 66 | 152 | 2 | 18 |
| 1946 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947 | NYA | 2B | 148 | 0 | 337 | 402 | 13 | 107 |
| 1948 | NYA | 2B | 141 | 0 | 346 | 364 | 5 | 103 |
| 1949 | NYA | 2B | 51 | 0 | 121 | 106 | 6 | 34 |
| 1949 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | NYA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | SLA | 2B | 62 | 0 | 159 | 154 | 8 | 44 |
| 1950 | SLA | 3B | 31 | 0 | 32 | 52 | 4 | 7 |
| 1950 | SLA | SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | CLE | 2B | 25 | 0 | 47 | 74 | 1 | 17 |
| 1951 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 788 |
| Third Base | 116 |
| Shortstop | 78 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 2B |
| 1945 | TSN All-Star | 2B |
| 1944 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 2B |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1938, 1939, 1940 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 161.0 | 336 | 4 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 4th | 129.0 | 336 | 1 |
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Snuffy Stirnweiss: the record in brief
According to the bio, Snuffy Stirnweiss debuted on April 22, 1943 and played a final game on May 3, 1952. By club, Stirnweiss's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1943 through 1950), the St. Louis Browns (1950), and the Cleveland Indians (1951 through 1952). Listed as a second baseman, Stirnweiss batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 8 inches and 175 pounds. The birth record reads October 26, 1918, in New York, NY, USA. The bio records the death on September 15, 1958, in Newark Bay, NJ, USA. On the record, Snuffy Stirnweiss was born George Henry Stirnweiss.
Across 1,028 games at the plate, Stirnweiss's career line reads 989 hits in 3,695 at bats for a .268 average, plus 29 home runs, 281 RBI, and 134 stolen bases. Stirnweiss got on base at a .362 rate and slugged .371 (.733 OPS). Against a .260 league average for those years, Stirnweiss's .268 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Snuffy Stirnweiss
- What years did Snuffy Stirnweiss play?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1952.
- Was Snuffy Stirnweiss a pitcher?
- No. Snuffy Stirnweiss was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Snuffy Stirnweiss hit?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss hit 29 career home runs with 989 hits.
- What teams did Snuffy Stirnweiss play for?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1943–1950), the St. Louis Browns (1950), and the Cleveland Indians (1951–1952).
- Did Snuffy Stirnweiss win an MVP award?
- No. Snuffy Stirnweiss did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Snuffy Stirnweiss win?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Snuffy Stirnweiss's career stats?
- In 1,028 games, Snuffy Stirnweiss had 989 hits, 29 home runs, 281 RBI, 604 runs, and 134 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- What position did Snuffy Stirnweiss play?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Snuffy Stirnweiss and how much did he weigh?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Snuffy Stirnweiss hit each season?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss's home runs by season: 1 in 1943, 8 in 1944, 10 in 1945, 0 in 1946, 5 in 1947, 3 in 1948, 0 in 1949, 1 in 1950, and 1 in 1951. His most in one season was 10, in 1945.
- What was Snuffy Stirnweiss's career batting average?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss batted .268 over his career, with 989 hits in 3,695 at bats.
- How many RBI did Snuffy Stirnweiss have?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss drove in 281 runs in his career.
- Is Snuffy Stirnweiss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Snuffy Stirnweiss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Snuffy Stirnweiss make?
- Snuffy Stirnweiss was selected to 2 All-Star Games.