Steve Hertz

Born: 2/26/1945 in Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA

Died: 12/4/2025 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-21 | Final Game: 1964-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Stephen Allan Hertz

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Biography

Steve Hertz, born in 1945, had a brief yet memorable career in Major League Baseball, spanning from April 21, 1964, to June 7, 1964. As a position player, Hertz made his mark during a period characterized by the emergence of power-hitting in the game, although his time on the field was limited. He played a total of 5 games at the highest level, where he faced the challenges of competing against some of the best pitchers of his era. Despite his limited opportunities, Hertz's journey to the major leagues reflects the aspirations of many aspiring baseball players of his time. Throughout his career, he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. This statistic underscores the fierce competition in the league during the 1960s, where even the most talented players faced significant hurdles. Although Hertz's playing career was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1964	HOU	NL	5	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	HOU	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2