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Skeeter Newsome

Shortstop5 seasons1935–1939

Biography

Skeeter Newsome was a Major League Baseball shortstop, born October 18, 1910 in Phenix City, AL. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 170 pounds, Skeeter Newsome debuted on April 19, 1935 and last played on September 17, 1947.

Over 1129 major-league games, Skeeter Newsome batted .245 with 910 hits, 9 home runs, and 292 RBI in 3716 at-bats.

Every one of Skeeter's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

October 18, 1910

Birthplace

Phenix City, AL

Position

Shortstop

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 170 lb

MLB Debut

April 19, 1935

Final Game

September 17, 1947

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1129 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1129	3716	381	910	164	15	9	292	246	194	.245	.293	.304	.597

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1935	Philadelphia Athletics	60	145	30	1	10	.207
1936	Philadelphia Athletics	127	471	106	0	46	.225
1937	Philadelphia Athletics	122	438	111	1	30	.253
1938	Philadelphia Athletics	17	48	13	0	7	.271
1939	Philadelphia Athletics	99	248	55	0	17	.222
1941	Boston Red Sox	93	227	51	2	17	.225
1942	Boston Red Sox	29	95	26	0	9	.274
1943	Boston Red Sox	114	449	119	1	22	.265
1944	Boston Red Sox	136	472	114	0	41	.242
1945	Boston Red Sox	125	438	127	1	48	.290
1946	Philadelphia Phillies	112	375	87	1	23	.232
1947	Philadelphia Phillies	95	310	71	2	22	.229

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Skeeter Newsome appears across the 1935-1939 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Skeeter Newsome played 425 games with 315 hits and 110 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Skeeter Newsome.

Bob Johnson Wally Moses Lou Finney Frankie Hayes Buck Ross Chubby Dean George Caster Eddie Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Skeeter Newsome play?

Skeeter Newsome was a shortstop who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Skeeter Newsome play for the Athletics?

Skeeter Newsome appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1935-1939.

Where was Skeeter Newsome born?

Skeeter Newsome was born on October 18, 1910 in Phenix City, AL.

What were Skeeter Newsome's MLB career stats?

Over 1129 MLB games, Skeeter Newsome hit .245 with 910 hits, 9 home runs, and 292 RBI.

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