Steve Decker

Born: 10/25/1965 in Rock Island, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-18 | Final Game: 1999-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Steven Michael Decker

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Biography

Steve Decker was an American professional baseball player born in 1965, who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Decker appeared in 263 games over the course of his career. He amassed a total of 152 hits, contributing to a batting average of .221. Though he was not known for his power at the plate, he hit 13 home runs and collected 72 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs when needed. Additionally, he demonstrated a modest speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Decker played during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see a surge in offensive production and power hitting. While he may not have been a standout offensive player by the era's standards, his versatility and contributions to his teams were significant. Decker's career spanned nine seasons, concluding on October 1, 1999, but he remained a respected figure in the game, known for his work ethic and team-first mentality. His journey through the majors reflects the dedication and resilience often found in players who carve out a place in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	688	60	152	21	2	13	72	2	76	124	0.221	0.299	0.314	0.613	-1932.2

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1990	SFG	NL	15	54	5	16	2	0	3	8	0	1	10	0.296	.257 (+15%)	.324 (-5%)	.385 (+30%)	.710 (+14%)	99.8
1991	SFG	NL	79	233	11	48	7	1	5	24	0	16	44	0.206	.255 (-19%)	.323 (-19%)	.384 (-20%)	.708 (-19%)	-858.0
1992	SFG	NL	15	43	3	7	1	0	0	1	0	6	7	0.163	—	—	—	—	-206.0
1993	MIA	NL	8	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	MIA	NL	51	133	12	30	2	1	3	13	1	19	22	0.226	.266 (-15%)	.337 (-6%)	.417 (-23%)	.755 (-15%)	-344.6
1996	SFG	NL	57	122	16	28	1	0	1	12	0	15	26	0.230	.269 (-15%)	.340 (-9%)	.426 (-39%)	.767 (-25%)	-549.6
1996	COL	NL	10	25	8	8	2	0	1	8	1	3	3	0.320	—	—	—	—	-549.6
1999	LAA	AL	28	63	5	15	6	0	0	5	0	13	9	0.238	.271 (-12%)	.344 (+8%)	.433 (-23%)	.778 (-9%)	-73.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	7	51	7	0	3
3B	2	1	2	2	0	0
C	216	183	1185	104	15	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	SFN	C	15	14	75	11	1	2
1991	SFN	C	78	65	385	41	7	5
1992	SFN	C	15	14	94	4	0	1
1993	FLO	C	5	4	28	2	1	0
1995	FLO	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
1995	FLO	C	46	38	296	24	5	3
1996	SFN	1B	3	3	18	3	0	1
1996	SFN	3B	2	1	2	2	0	0
1996	SFN	C	30	26	183	12	0	4
1996	COL	C	10	7	51	6	0	0
1999	ANA	1B	6	4	30	4	0	2
1999	ANA	C	17	15	73	4	1	0