Steve Evans

Born: 2/17/1885 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 12/28/1943 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-16 | Final Game: 1915-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Louis Richard Evans

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Biography

Steve Evans was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, having played from 1908 until his retirement in 1915. Born in 1885, Evans made a significant impact on the game, participating in 978 games throughout his career. He compiled an impressive .287 batting average, accumulating 963 hits and driving in 466 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 86 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both with his bat and his legs made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during the era that straddled the deadball period and the early stages of more offensive-oriented baseball. Evans was known for his consistent hitting and reliable presence in the lineup, hitting 32 home runs over the course of his career. His longevity and performance in the game established him as a notable player of his time, and he left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. As the game evolved, Evans played a role in bridging the gap between the traditional styles of the deadball era and the more dynamic offensive approaches that would follow. His contributions to the sport have been recognized as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
978	3359	478	963	175	67	32	466	86	359	353	0.287	0.374	0.407	0.782	12363.9

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +21.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — +19.2% above 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
1908	NY1	NL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	STL	NL	143	498	67	129	17	6	2	56	14	66	54	0.259	.244 (+6%)	.306 (+18%)	.312 (+5%)	.618 (+12%)	1415.6
1910	STL	NL	151	506	73	122	21	8	2	73	10	78	63	0.241	.249 (-3%)	.317 (+18%)	.326 (avg)	.644 (+9%)	1422.2
1911	STL	NL	154	547	74	161	24	13	5	71	13	46	52	0.294	.266 (+10%)	.336 (+10%)	.356 (+16%)	.693 (+13%)	1451.2
1912	STL	NL	135	491	59	139	23	9	6	72	11	36	51	0.283	.268 (+5%)	.335 (+5%)	.358 (+12%)	.694 (+9%)	878.2
1913	STL	NL	97	245	18	61	15	6	1	31	5	20	28	0.249	.259 (-4%)	.325 (-1%)	.345 (+7%)	.670 (+3%)	105.7
1914	BRF	FL	145	514	93	179	41	15	12	96	18	50	49	0.348	.255 (+36%)	.322 (+29%)	.339 (+64%)	.661 (+47%)	4525.2
1915	BRF	FL	63	216	44	64	14	4	3	30	7	35	22	0.296	.250 (+18%)	.318 (+29%)	.332 (+32%)	.651 (+31%)	1248.3
1915	BLF	FL	88	340	50	107	20	6	1	37	8	28	34	0.315	.250 (+26%)	.318 (+19%)	.332 (+26%)	.651 (+22%)	1248.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	45	11	414	25	17	22
OF	902	283	1389	114	71	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	NY1	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1909	SLN	1B	2	2	23	0	1	1
1909	SLN	OF	141	141	212	19	13	10
1910	SLN	1B	10	9	104	2	3	4
1910	SLN	OF	141	142	226	16	8	3
1911	SLN	OF	150	0	258	17	8	5
1912	SLN	OF	134	0	219	24	15	2
1913	SLN	1B	1	0	2	0	2	0
1913	SLN	OF	74	0	111	5	2	0
1914	BRF	1B	27	0	279	22	10	17
1914	BRF	OF	112	0	163	13	11	2
1915	BRF	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1915	BRF	OF	61	0	89	8	4	2
1915	BLF	1B	4	0	5	1	1	0
1915	BLF	OF	88	0	111	12	10	4