Steve Bieser, baseball player, 1997-1998

Steve Bieser

Born: 8/4/1967 in Perryville, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-04-01 | Final Game: 1998-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Steven Ray Bieser

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Biography

Steve Bieser, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1990s. Bieser’s career spanned from April 1, 1997, to July 28, 1998, during which he played in 60 games. He recorded a batting average of .250, accumulating 20 hits, including 5 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 2 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute on both offense and defense. Though Bieser did not achieve the power numbers that often define success in the modern game—finishing his career without a home run—his contributions were valuable during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in terms of player conditioning and strategy. While his time in the majors was brief, Bieser’s versatility and determination exemplified the spirit of many players who fought for a spot on MLB rosters. After retiring, he remained a part of the baseball community, influencing future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
60 80 18 20 4 0 0 5 2 9 22 0.250 0.351 0.300 0.651 -161.9

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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
1997 NYN NL 47 69 16 17 3 0 0 4 2 7 20 0.246 .266 (-8%) .336 (+3%) .419 (-31%) .756 (-16%) -161.9
1998 PIT NL 13 11 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 0 2 0 0 0
OF 22 11 30 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 NYN C 2 0 2 0 0 0
1997 NYN OF 21 11 30 2 0 0
1998 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2
Left Field 10
Center Field 13
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1997 NYN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Jefferson College Hillsboro MO 1985, 1986
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau MO 1988, 1989