Steve Bourgeois

Born: 8/4/1972 in Lutcher, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Steven James Bourgeois

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Biography

Steve Bourgeois, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2004. Making his debut on April 3, 1996, Bourgeois showcased his talents primarily in a relief role. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.3. Despite facing challenges on the mound, he managed to strike out 17 batters during his brief time in the majors, though he did not record any saves. Bourgeois's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, particularly the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries reached, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and competitiveness of players who sought to make their mark in a highly demanding sport. His contributions to the game, albeit modest in statistical terms, highlight the often-overlooked stories of pitchers who battled for every opportunity in the majors.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	15	5	0	0	0	40.0	60	28	4	21	17	6.30	0

Career ERA 6.30 vs. league average 4.61 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1996	SFG	NL	1	3	15	5	0	0	0	40.0	60	28	21	17	6.30	4.61 (-37%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	11	1	3	2	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.273	0.385	0.455	0.839	0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .385 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.839 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — +9.4% 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
1996	SFG	NL	15	11	1	3	2	0	0	1	0	2	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	5	4	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	SFN	P	15	5	4	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	SFN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Delgado Community College	New Orleans	LA	1991
Hinds Community College	Raymond	MS	1992
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe	LA	1993