Steve Carter, baseball player, 1989-1990

Steve Carter

Born: 12/3/1964 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-16 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Steven Jerome Carter

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Biography

Steve Carter, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1989 until his retirement on October 3, 1990. During this brief tenure, Carter appeared in 14 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Despite his limited playing time at the major league level, he contributed to his teams with a total of 3 hits, including 1 home run, and he recorded 3 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .143, reflecting the challenges many players faced during that competitive era of baseball. Carter's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual shift towards power hitting and the increasing importance of versatility among position players. Although his time in the spotlight was short-lived, his journey through the major leagues exemplified the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level. Following his retirement, Carter remained a part of baseball's rich historical tapestry, representing the many players who made significant sacrifices in pursuit of their dreams within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 21 2 3 1 0 1 3 0 2 6 0.143 0.217 0.333 0.551 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.551 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1989 PIT NL 9 16 2 2 1 0 1 3 0 2 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1990 PIT NL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 4 8 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 PIT OF 5 4 4 0 0 0
1990 PIT OF 3 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 1986, 1987
Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown MD 1984, 1985