Steve Grilli, baseball player, 1975-1979

Steve Grilli

Born: 5/2/1949 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-19 | Final Game: 1979-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stephen Joseph Grilli

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Biography

Steve Grilli was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1979. Born in 1949, Grilli made his mark in a transitional era for baseball, navigating the changing landscape of the game during the mid-1970s. Over the course of his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 4-3 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. His ability to strike out batters was reflected in his total of 91 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' successes with 3 saves. Grilli's playing style showcased his resilience and adaptability on the mound, which was essential during a period when pitchers were increasingly called upon to handle diverse roles, including both starting and relieving. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for during his career left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. Grilli’s journey through the game illustrates the evolving nature of baseball during the late 20th century, as players like him helped pave the way for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 70 2 0 0 3 147.7 138 74 13 96 91 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1975 DET AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.7 3 1 6 5 1.35 — 0.0
1976 DET AL 3 1 36 0 0 0 3 66.0 63 34 41 36 4.64 3.51 (-32%) -1845.1
1977 DET AL 1 2 30 2 0 0 0 72.7 71 39 49 49 4.83 4.00 (-21%) -1786.5
1979 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.3 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1975 DET AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 DET AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 DET AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 TOR AL 1 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 70 2 8 25 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 DET P 3 0 1 0 0 1
1976 DET P 36 0 5 18 1 1
1977 DET P 30 2 2 7 0 0
1979 TOR P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gannon University Erie PA 1968, 1969, 1970