Steve Arlin, baseball player, 1969-1974

Steve Arlin

Born: 9/25/1945 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 8/17/2016 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-17 | Final Game: 1974-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stephen Ralph Arlin

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Biography

Steve Arlin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Born in 1945, Arlin made his debut during a transformative period in baseball that saw the end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensive-minded play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 67 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 463 strikeouts during his time in the league, showcasing his competitive nature on the mound. Arlin's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and skill, as he navigated through various teams, including the San Diego Padres, where he spent a significant portion of his career. He also recorded one save, highlighting his occasional role in high-pressure situations. While his win-loss record may not fully reflect his talent, Arlin's contributions to his teams and the game during the early 1970s remain a part of his legacy in baseball history. His career, albeit shorter than some, left an imprint during an era of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 67 141 123 32 11 1 788.7 792 379 61 373 463 4.33 0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 20.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1969 SDP NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 10.7 13 11 9 9 9.28 3.61 (-157%) -
1970 SDP NL 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 12.7 11 4 8 3 2.84 3.89 (+27%) -
1971 SDP NL 9 19 36 34 10 4 0 227.7 211 88 103 156 3.48 3.47 (avg) -
1972 SDP NL 10 21 38 37 12 3 0 250.0 217 100 122 159 3.60 3.26 (-10%) -
1973 SDP NL 11 14 34 27 7 3 0 180.0 196 102 72 98 5.10 3.75 (-36%) -
1974 SDP NL 1 7 16 12 1 0 1 64.0 85 42 37 18 5.91 3.63 (-63%) -
1974 CLE AL 2 5 11 10 1 0 0 43.7 59 32 22 20 6.60 3.63 (-82%) 171.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 230 13 32 3 2 0 11 0 15 74 0.139 0.198 0.170 0.367 -1434.5

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .198 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.367 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1969 SDP NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 SDP NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 36 73 5 9 0 1 0 2 0 3 20 0.123 .249 (-51%) .316 (-51%) .365 (-59%) .682 (-55%) -667.9
1972 SDP NL 38 72 6 11 1 1 0 4 0 8 24 0.153 .243 (-37%) .310 (-20%) .353 (-45%) .664 (-34%) -367.1
1973 SDP NL 34 60 2 10 1 0 0 5 0 4 21 0.167 .256 (-35%) .325 (-29%) .378 (-52%) .703 (-41%) -399.4
1974 SDP NL 16 18 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1974 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 141 123 55 96 9 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 SDN P 4 1 0 1 0 0
1970 SDN P 2 2 0 4 0 0
1971 SDN P 36 34 18 23 1 3
1972 SDN P 38 37 17 34 3 1
1973 SDN P 34 27 11 21 0 4
1974 SDN P 16 12 8 7 1 0
1974 CLE P 11 10 1 6 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 141

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1965, 1966