Steve Bellan

Born: 10/1/1849 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 8/8/1932 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1871-05-09 | Final Game: 1873-06-09

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Stephen B. Bellan

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Biography

Steve Bellan was a pioneering American baseball player born in 1849, who made his mark in the early years of professional baseball. He played from 1871 until 1873, participating in 60 games during his brief but notable career. Bellan was primarily a position player, and he accumulated 69 hits, driving in 43 runs with a batting average of .251. His playing style reflected the transition of baseball from its formative years into a more organized sport, as he adapted to the evolving strategies and competitive nature of the game during the early 1870s. Bellan's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in the context of the era, which was characterized by the establishment of professional leagues and the increasing popularity of baseball. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, his speed on the bases was evident with five stolen bases, showcasing a facet of his game that was crucial during this period. Despite the brevity of his career, Bellan played a role in the early narrative of baseball, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of players in a sport that was rapidly gaining prominence in American culture.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 275 52 69 9 3 0 43 5 11 2 0.251 0.280 0.305 0.585 -429.2

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.585 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1871 TRO 29 128 26 32 3 3 0 23 4 9 2 0.250 .286 (-13%) .311 (-4%) .383 (-17%) .695 (-11%) -198.7
1872 TRO 23 115 22 30 4 0 0 17 1 0 0 0.261 .285 (-9%) .296 (-12%) .347 (-15%) .644 (-14%) -230.5
1873 NY2 8 32 4 7 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.219 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
3B 43 36 75 72 71 8
OF 6 6 10 2 3 0
SS 10 10 13 25 16 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 TRO 3B 28 28 48 49 39 4
1871 TRO SS 1 1 1 4 0 0
1872 TRO 3B 8 8 14 15 10 1
1872 TRO OF 6 6 10 2 3 0
1872 TRO SS 9 9 12 21 16 0
1873 NY2 2B 3 0 0 1 0 0
1873 NY2 3B 7 0 13 8 22 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 43
Shortstop 10
Center Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fordham University New York NY 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868