Bill Stuart
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1899)
Bill Stuart was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .237 with 19 hits and 10 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/14/1928 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1895-08-15
- Last Game
- 1899-09-07
Full name: William Alexander Stuart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 80 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | .237 | .265 | .275 | .540 | -344 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 26.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 19 | 77 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .247 | .296 (-17%) | .361 (-24%) | .399 (-29%) | .761 (-26%) | -344.4 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 80 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -344 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | State College | PA | 1893, 1894, 1895 |
Bill Stuart: the record in brief
Bill Stuart's major league career runs from a debut on August 15, 1895 to a final game on September 7, 1899. By club, Stuart's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1895) and the New York Giants (1899). The bio lists Stuart's primary position as shortstop. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads August 28, 1873, in Boalsburg, PA, USA. The bio records the death on October 14, 1928, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. On the record, Bill Stuart was born William Alexander Stuart.
In 20 games and 80 at bats, Stuart batted .237 with 19 hits, along with 10 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .265 and .275 give Stuart a career OPS of .540. Set against a .289 league average for the same years, Stuart's .237 average sits 17.8% below it. In OPS terms, Stuart's .540 stands 26.5% below the league's .734. Stuart collected a career-high 19 hits in 1895. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 1895, did not top the league's .296.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Stuart
- What years did Bill Stuart play?
- Bill Stuart played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1899.
- Was Bill Stuart a pitcher?
- No. Bill Stuart was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Bill Stuart hit?
- Bill Stuart hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What was Bill Stuart's career batting average?
- Bill Stuart batted .237 over his career, with 19 hits in 80 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Stuart have?
- Bill Stuart drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Stuart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Stuart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.