Steve Hosey, baseball player, 1992-1993

Steve Hosey

Born: 4/2/1969 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-29 | Final Game: 1993-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Steven Bernard Hosey

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Biography

Steve Hosey, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1990s. His career spanned from August 29, 1992, to September 15, 1993, during which he played primarily as a position player. Hosey appeared in 24 games, where he showcased his versatility and skill on the field. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded 15 hits, including one home run, and drove in seven runs, culminating in a batting average of .259. He also contributed to his team's speed on the bases with a total of one stolen base. While Hosey's playing time in the big leagues was limited, his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players during a competitive era marked by roster expansions and the complexities of player development. His time in the majors is a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, having contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative period in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 58 6 15 2 0 1 7 1 1 16 0.259 0.262 0.345 0.607 -206.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1992 SFG NL 21 56 6 14 1 0 1 6 1 0 15 0.250 .255 (-2%) .322 (-25%) .377 (-15%) .699 (-20%) -206.2
1993 SFG NL 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 19 14 24 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 SFN OF 18 14 24 0 1 0
1993 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1987, 1988, 1989