Steve Clevenger, baseball player, 2011-2016

Steve Clevenger

Born: 4/5/1986 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-09-26 | Final Game: 2016-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Steven Scott Clevenger

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Biography

Steve Clevenger was a professional baseball player born in 1986 who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2016. Primarily a position player, Clevenger appeared in a total of 170 games during his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing as a catcher and infielder. While his batting average stood at .227, he recorded 110 hits, including 4 home runs and 48 RBIs. Clevenger's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as teams increasingly emphasized analytics and player versatility. Clevenger's time in the majors included stints with the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs, where he showcased his skills in a variety of roles. Despite not being known for speed, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, he brought a solid defensive presence to the teams he played for. His contributions, while perhaps not highlighted by gaudy statistics, were appreciated by teammates and coaches alike for his work ethic and professionalism. After a brief but impactful career, Clevenger left an imprint on the game and transitioned into life beyond baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
170 484 45 110 29 3 4 48 0 37 90 0.227 0.284 0.324 0.608 -1236.8

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
2011 CHC NL 2 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHC NL 69 199 16 40 12 0 1 16 0 16 39 0.201 .254 (-21%) .318 (-18%) .405 (-32%) .724 (-26%) -915.0
2013 CHC NL 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2013 BAL AL 4 15 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.267 — — — — 0.0
2014 BAL AL 35 89 8 20 8 1 0 8 0 8 19 0.225 .251 (-11%) .313 (-8%) .386 (-13%) .700 (-11%) -163.6
2015 BAL AL 30 101 11 29 4 2 2 15 0 4 13 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (-1%) .404 (+5%) .721 (+3%) 22.6
2016 SEA AL 22 68 7 15 3 0 1 7 0 8 14 0.221 .255 (-14%) .321 (-6%) .417 (-26%) .738 (-17%) -180.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 13 5 48 3 1 4
3B 3 1 1 2 0 0
C 111 98 687 43 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 CHN C 2 1 13 0 0 0
2012 CHN 1B 9 3 31 3 0 3
2012 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2012 CHN C 51 49 319 18 4 0
2013 CHN 3B 2 1 1 2 0 0
2013 BAL C 4 4 30 1 1 0
2014 BAL 1B 3 2 13 0 1 1
2014 BAL C 25 18 130 10 0 2
2015 BAL 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
2015 BAL C 9 6 43 3 0 0
2016 SEA C 20 20 152 11 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 111
First Base 13
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SEA AL $516,500
2015 BAL AL $514,000
2014 BAL AL $505,000
2013 CHN NL $496,000
2012 CHN NL $480,500
Total Career Earnings $2,512,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond LA 2005