Steve Jeltz

Born: 5/28/1959 in Paris, Île-de-France, France

MLB Debut: 1983-07-17 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Larry Steven Jeltz

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Biography

Steve Jeltz, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990. Primarily recognized as a versatile position player, Jeltz played in 727 games during his tenure, showcasing his defensive skills and speed on the base paths. He recorded 367 hits and drove in 130 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Despite a batting average of .21, Jeltz's value lay in his ability to adapt to various roles on the field, reflected in his tally of 18 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and base-running acumen. Jeltz's career unfolded during the late 1980s, a time when the game was transitioning toward a more power-oriented approach, yet he carved out a niche as a reliable utility player. His contributions were particularly notable for teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, where he became a fan favorite. While he may not have been a household name, Jeltz's work ethic and team-first mentality made him an essential part of the rosters he played on, leaving a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
727	1749	183	367	46	20	5	130	18	248	342	0.210	0.308	0.268	0.576	-5780.7

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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
1983	PHI	NL	13	8	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	PHI	NL	28	68	7	14	0	1	1	7	2	7	11	0.206	.259 (-21%)	.322 (-14%)	.384 (-27%)	.707 (-21%)	-239.8
1985	PHI	NL	89	196	17	37	4	1	0	12	1	26	55	0.189	.257 (-27%)	.323 (-13%)	.390 (-44%)	.714 (-30%)	-1001.9
1986	PHI	NL	145	439	44	96	11	4	0	36	6	65	97	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.325 (-2%)	.395 (-34%)	.720 (-19%)	-1491.7
1987	PHI	NL	114	293	37	68	9	6	0	12	1	39	54	0.232	.262 (-12%)	.331 (-2%)	.415 (-27%)	.746 (-16%)	-831.8
1988	PHI	NL	148	379	39	71	11	4	0	27	3	59	58	0.187	.254 (-26%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (-37%)	.695 (-23%)	-1566.2
1989	PHI	NL	116	263	28	64	7	3	4	25	4	45	44	0.243	.254 (-4%)	.319 (+11%)	.375 (-10%)	.694 (avg)	182.8
1990	KCR	AL	74	103	11	16	4	0	0	10	1	6	21	0.155	.257 (-40%)	.324 (-38%)	.385 (-50%)	.710 (-44%)	-832.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	61	26	61	98	2	25
3B	36	13	9	47	3	6
OF	15	0	7	1	0	0
SS	604	511	855	1515	70	279

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	PHI	2B	4	0	1	1	0	1
1983	PHI	3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1983	PHI	SS	2	1	3	4	0	0
1984	PHI	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1984	PHI	SS	27	26	37	91	1	8
1985	PHI	SS	86	70	106	215	14	38
1986	PHI	SS	141	132	229	406	22	81
1987	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1987	PHI	SS	114	95	191	271	14	55
1988	PHI	SS	148	129	195	368	14	73
1989	PHI	2B	23	11	32	40	0	12
1989	PHI	3B	30	13	8	44	3	6
1989	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	PHI	SS	63	45	71	121	3	15
1990	KCA	2B	34	15	28	57	2	12
1990	KCA	3B	3	0	1	1	0	0
1990	KCA	OF	13	0	6	1	0	0
1990	KCA	SS	23	13	23	39	2	9