Steve Dunn

Born: 12/21/1858 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 5/5/1933 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1884-10-13

Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Stephen B. Dunn

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Biography

Steve Dunn was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1884 to 1884. As a position player, Dunn participated in nine games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made a modest impact on the field. He recorded eight hits, achieving a batting average of 0.25, although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited statistics, Dunn's presence in the early days of baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. Dunn played during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the post-Civil War era into the more organized and commercialized game that would define later decades. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, players like Dunn were instrumental in establishing the foundational aspects of professional baseball. His career, though short-lived, exemplified the spirit of early baseball and the opportunities available to players in the burgeoning league of the 1880s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	32	2	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.312	0.562	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1884	SPU	UA	9	32	2	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	0	64	5	2	2
3B	1	0	3	0	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	SPU	1B	9	0	64	5	2	2
1884	SPU	3B	1	0	3	0	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	9
Third Base	1