Steve Christmas, baseball player, 1983-1986

Steve Christmas

Born: 12/9/1957 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-01 | Final Game: 1986-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stephen Randall Christmas

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Biography

Steve Christmas, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1986. Primarily a position player, he played a total of 24 games during his brief career. Christmas is perhaps best remembered for his time spent with the teams he played for, where he contributed with 6 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 7 runs. His batting average stood at 0.162, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Christmas's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to see the influence of power hitters and a more aggressive style of play. While he may not have achieved the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his brief tenure in the majors places him among the ranks of those who pursued their dreams at the highest level. Despite limited playing time, his journey through the game serves as a reminder of the myriad of players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 37 1 6 2 0 1 7 0 1 6 0.162 0.179 0.297 0.477 0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1983 CIN NL 9 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 12 11 1 4 1 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 3 9 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 4 1 0 0
C 9 5 37 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 CIN C 7 4 28 3 0 0
1984 CHA C 1 0 2 0 0 0
1986 CHN 1B 1 1 4 1 0 0
1986 CHN C 1 1 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
First Base 1