Steve Engel

Born: 12/31/1961 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-30 | Final Game: 1985-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 216 lbs

Full name: Steven Michael Engel

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Biography

Steve Engel, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1985 to 1985. Making his major league debut during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and a focus on pitching strategies, Engel brought a unique skill set to the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.57. Engel demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 29 strikeouts, and he also secured one save, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and reliever. Engel's tenure in the majors was marked by his persistence and dedication to the game, characteristics that resonated with fans during the mid-1980s. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant in developing the pitching depth that many franchises relied upon during this transitional era in baseball. Engel's journey through the league exemplified the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as he navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball while striving to leave his mark on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	11	8	1	0	1	51.7	61	32	10	26	29	5.57	0

Career ERA 5.57 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 43.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1985	CHC	NL	1	5	11	8	1	0	1	51.7	61	32	26	29	5.57	3.89 (-43%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	16	1	3	0	0	1	4	0	3	7	0.188	0.316	0.375	0.691	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.714 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
1985	CHC	NL	11	16	1	3	0	0	1	4	0	3	7	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	8	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	CHN	P	11	8	2	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Eastern Kentucky University	Richmond	KY	1981, 1982, 1983