Stephen Drew

Born: 3/16/1983 in Hahira, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-07-15 | Final Game: 2017-07-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Stephen Oris Drew

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Biography

Stephen Drew was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 until his retirement in 2017. A versatile infielder, Drew was known for his steady presence at shortstop and second base, demonstrating both defensive skill and offensive capability throughout his career. Over the course of 1,268 games, he accumulated 1,109 hits, 123 home runs, and 524 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. Drew's contributions on the field were complemented by his speed, as he recorded 41 stolen bases. Drew’s career spanned an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics. His ability to adapt and perform in various contexts made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees. As a part of the Red Sox roster, he contributed to the team's success during their 2013 World Series championship run, solidifying his legacy as a reliable player in high-pressure situations. After his retirement, Drew left behind a notable record that reflected his dedication and resilience in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1268	4403	565	1109	258	63	123	524	41	435	926	0.252	0.318	0.423	0.741	-22.1

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
2006	AZ	NL	59	209	27	66	13	7	5	23	2	14	50	0.316	.269 (+17%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (+20%)	.768 (+14%)	460.7
2007	AZ	NL	150	543	60	129	28	4	12	60	9	60	100	0.238	.268 (-11%)	.335 (-7%)	.422 (-12%)	.758 (-10%)	-1193.9
2008	AZ	NL	152	611	91	178	44	11	21	67	3	41	109	0.291	.263 (+10%)	.333 (avg)	.416 (+21%)	.749 (+12%)	1170.7
2009	AZ	NL	135	533	71	139	29	12	12	65	5	49	87	0.261	.262 (-1%)	.332 (-4%)	.417 (+2%)	.750 (avg)	-216.5
2010	AZ	NL	151	565	83	157	33	12	15	61	10	62	108	0.278	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+8%)	.402 (+14%)	.728 (+11%)	1283.5
2011	AZ	NL	86	321	44	81	21	5	5	45	4	30	74	0.252	.255 (-1%)	.320 (-1%)	.399 (-1%)	.719 (-1%)	-83.9
2012	AZ	NL	40	135	17	26	8	1	2	12	0	19	35	0.193	.254 (-24%)	.318 (-9%)	.405 (-23%)	.724 (-17%)	-379.3
2012	OAK	AL	39	152	21	38	5	0	5	16	1	18	41	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.318 (+2%)	.405 (-6%)	.724 (-2%)	-379.3
2013	BOS	AL	124	442	57	112	29	8	13	67	6	54	124	0.253	.253 (avg)	.317 (+5%)	.396 (+12%)	.714 (+9%)	705.3
2014	BOS	AL	39	131	11	23	6	1	4	11	1	14	39	0.176	.251 (-30%)	.313 (-19%)	.386 (-15%)	.700 (-17%)	-371.8
2014	NYY	AL	46	140	7	21	8	0	3	15	0	13	36	0.150	.251 (-40%)	.313 (-30%)	.386 (-30%)	.700 (-30%)	-371.8
2015	NYY	AL	131	383	43	77	16	1	17	44	0	37	71	0.201	.254 (-21%)	.316 (-14%)	.404 (-6%)	.721 (-10%)	-783.8
2016	WAS	NL	70	143	24	38	11	1	8	21	0	16	31	0.266	.255 (+4%)	.321 (+6%)	.417 (+26%)	.738 (+17%)	396.7
2017	WAS	NL	46	95	9	24	7	0	1	17	0	8	21	0.253	.254 (-1%)	.324 (-7%)	.425 (-16%)	.750 (-12%)	-232.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
32	108	10	22	3	2	3	9	6	36	0.204

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2016	NLDS2	WAS	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000
2013	ALCS	BOS	6	20	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.050
2013	ALDS1	BOS	4	15	1	2	0	1	0	2	0	2	0.133
2013	WS	BOS	6	19	3	3	0	0	1	2	1	7	0.158
2012	ALDS2	OAK	5	19	0	4	2	0	0	1	2	7	0.211
2007	NLCS	ARI	4	17	2	5	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.294
2007	NLDS1	ARI	3	14	4	7	1	1	2	4	0	5	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	180	142	251	393	14	84
3B	27	16	13	28	0	2
SS	1007	967	1347	2627	86	601

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	ARI	SS	56	52	74	149	5	35
2007	ARI	SS	147	143	212	409	17	98
2008	ARI	SS	151	147	190	378	14	85
2009	ARI	SS	132	128	173	362	11	70
2010	ARI	SS	147	143	206	391	10	86
2011	ARI	SS	84	83	119	219	7	48
2012	ARI	SS	36	36	40	88	3	25
2012	OAK	SS	39	39	44	102	5	17
2013	BOS	SS	124	122	176	332	8	82
2014	BOS	SS	39	38	66	107	2	34
2014	NYA	2B	34	31	57	75	4	15
2014	NYA	SS	12	8	13	18	1	5
2015	NYA	2B	123	94	158	267	7	59
2015	NYA	3B	4	1	1	2	0	0
2015	NYA	SS	15	10	12	34	2	10
2016	WAS	2B	21	15	33	44	3	9
2016	WAS	3B	12	8	5	19	0	1
2016	WAS	SS	12	7	11	13	0	4
2017	WAS	2B	2	2	3	7	0	1
2017	WAS	3B	11	7	7	7	0	1
2017	WAS	SS	13	11	11	25	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	180
Third Base	27
Shortstop	1007
Designated Hitter	3

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	WAS	NL	$3,000,000
2015	NYA	AL	$5,000,000
2014	BOS	AL	$10,100,000
2013	BOS	AL	$9,500,000
2012	ARI	NL	$7,750,000
2011	ARI	NL	$4,650,000
2010	ARI	NL	$3,400,000
2009	ARI	NL	$1,500,000
2008	ARI	NL	$1,500,000
2007	ARI	NL	$1,500,000
Total Career Earnings			$47,900,000