Steve Biras

Born: 2/26/1917 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 4/21/1965 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-09-15 | Final Game: 1944-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Stefan Alexander Biras

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Biography

Steve Biras, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing for a short stint in September 1944. As a position player, Biras made his mark in the league during a time when World War II affected player availability, leading to many young talents getting opportunities on big league rosters. He played in just two games, during which he recorded two hits and drove in two runs, showcasing his potential as a contributor at the plate despite his limited time on the field. Biras finished his brief career with a batting average of 1.0, with no home runs or stolen bases recorded. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Biras's participation during this era of baseball history highlights the resilience and determination of players who took the field during challenging times. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, represents the spirit of the game and the opportunities afforded to those who aspired to play at the highest level, even amidst the backdrop of global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +282.5% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +206.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — +179.7% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +192.6% above 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
1944	CLE	AL	2	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	CLE	2B	1	0	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1