Johnny Stuart
Born: 4/27/1901 in Clinton, TN, USA
Died: 5/13/1970 in Charleston, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-07-27 | Final Game: 1925-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Davis Stuart
Biography
Johnny Stuart, born in 1901, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. His career spanned from July 27, 1922, to October 2, 1925, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, Stuart compiled a win-loss record of 20-18, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76, a statistic that reflects the challenges pitchers faced as hitters began to dominate the game.
In addition to his role as a starter, Stuart demonstrated his versatility by contributing to his teams with 124 strikeouts and three saves. His ability to strike out batters was a valuable asset during a period when many pitchers relied on finesse and control. Though his career was relatively brief, Stuart’s contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18 | 82 | 34 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 357.7 | 360 | 189 | 29 | 156 | 124 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 9 | 5 | 37 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 149.7 | 139 | 71 | 70 | 55 | 4.27 | - |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 9 | 11 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 159.0 | 167 | 84 | 60 | 54 | 4.75 | - |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 52 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 6.13 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 127 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.228 | 0.246 | 0.276 | 0.522 | -635.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | STL | NL | 37 | 57 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.246 | -273.7 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 30 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.204 | -361.8 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 15 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 82 | 0 | 11 | 62 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | SLN | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| 1924 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLN | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 82 |
| Third Base | 1 |