Steve Frey, baseball player, 1989-1996

Steve Frey

Born: 7/29/1963 in Meadowbrook, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-05-10 | Final Game: 1996-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Steven Francis Frey

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Biography

Steve Frey, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1996. Over the course of his career, Frey compiled a record of 18-15 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.76. He was known for his ability to effectively manage games from the mound, contributing significantly to his teams with 157 strikeouts and securing 28 saves. His playing style was characterized by a mix of control and versatility, allowing him to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff. Frey played during a dynamic period in baseball that saw the transition from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s, an era marked by offensive power and changing pitching strategies. He made contributions to several teams throughout his career, showcasing his skills in high-pressure situations. Frey's legacy as a reliable reliever and capable starting pitcher remains significant, as he exemplified the dedication and competitive spirit of players during that transformative time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 15 314 0 0 0 28 304.0 297 127 30 154 157 3.76 0

Career ERA 3.76 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 8.6% better 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
1989 WSN NL 3 2 20 0 0 0 0 21.3 29 13 11 15 5.48 3.71 (-48%) -
1990 WSN NL 8 2 51 0 0 0 9 55.7 44 13 29 29 2.10 3.86 (+46%) -
1991 WSN NL 0 1 31 0 0 0 1 39.7 43 22 23 21 4.99 3.91 (-28%) -
1992 LAA AL 4 2 51 0 0 0 4 45.3 39 18 22 24 3.57 3.75 (+5%) -
1993 LAA AL 2 3 55 0 0 0 13 48.3 41 16 26 22 2.98 4.19 (+29%) -
1994 SFG NL 1 0 44 0 0 0 0 31.0 37 17 15 20 4.94 4.51 (-9%) -
1995 SFG NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 6.3 7 3 2 5 4.26 — -
1995 SEA AL 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 11.3 16 6 6 7 4.76 4.45 (-7%) 207.4
1995 PHI NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 10.7 3 1 2 2 0.84 4.45 (+81%) -15.6
1996 PHI NL 0 1 31 0 0 0 0 34.3 38 18 18 12 4.72 4.61 (-2%) -820.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
314 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 72.6% 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
1989 WSN NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 51 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 WSN NL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAA AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 LAA AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 SFG NL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 SFG NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 SEA AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 314 0 16 42 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MON P 20 0 1 2 0 0
1990 MON P 51 0 4 7 1 0
1991 MON P 31 0 1 4 0 0
1992 CAL P 51 0 4 5 0 1
1993 CAL P 55 0 2 6 0 0
1994 SFN P 44 0 2 4 0 0
1995 SFN P 9 0 0 0 1 0
1995 SEA P 13 0 1 4 0 0
1995 PHI P 9 0 0 2 0 0
1996 PHI P 31 0 1 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 314

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 SEA AL $915,000
1994 SFN NL $915,000
1993 CAL AL $525,000
1991 MON NL $165,000
1990 MON NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $2,620,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bucks County Community College Lewisburg PA 1983