Steve Howard

Born: 12/7/1963 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-06-16 | Final Game: 1990-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Steven Bernard Howard

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Biography

Steve Howard was born in 1963 and had a brief career as a professional baseball player, spanning from 1990 to 1990. Primarily serving as a position player, Howard played a total of 21 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .231. Over the course of his short stint in the league, he recorded 12 hits, contributing to his team's efforts with one run batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Howard's determination and presence on the field marked him as a notable figure during a period when the game was transitioning into a more power-driven era. Howard's career, while limited, occurred at a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the rise of the long ball and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many players strive for, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlighted the challenges faced by many athletes in reaching the major leagues. After retiring from baseball on July 17, 1990, Howard's legacy serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work required in the sport, even for those whose careers are not defined by extensive statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	52	5	12	4	0	0	1	0	4	17	0.231	0.286	0.308	0.593	-140.3

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1990	OAK	AL	21	52	5	12	4	0	0	1	0	4	17	0.231	.257 (-11%)	.324 (-12%)	.385 (-20%)	.710 (-16%)	-140.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	8	14	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	OAK	OF	14	8	14	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	4
Center Field	3
Right Field	8
Designated Hitter	7

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	OAK	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$100,000