Steve Karsay, baseball player, 1993-2006

Steve Karsay

Born: 3/24/1972 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-08-17 | Final Game: 2006-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Stefan Andrew Karsay

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Biography

Steve Karsay was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1972, who played from 1993 until 2006. Throughout his career, Karsay was known for his versatility on the mound, serving both as a starter and a reliever. He finished his career with a record of 32-39 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. Karsay recorded 458 strikeouts and notched 41 saves, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. His contributions to the game spanned over a critical period in baseball history, as he played during the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by both impressive athleticism and significant changes in the sport. Karsay began his career with the Atlanta Braves, where he was part of a pitching staff that contributed to the team's success during the mid-'90s. His journey took him to several teams, including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers, among others, allowing him to experience various playing styles and team cultures. With a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit, Karsay left a mark on the teams he played for, particularly during his tenure with the Yankees, where he contributed to their postseason successes. After retiring from professional play, Karsay's legacy continued through his involvement in baseball, reflecting a commitment to the sport that shaped his life.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 39 357 40 1 0 41 603.3 636 269 59 199 458 4.01 0

Career ERA 4.01 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 9.9% better 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
1993 OAK AL 3 3 8 8 0 0 0 49.0 49 22 16 33 4.04 4.19 (+4%) 477.5
1994 OAK AL 1 1 4 4 1 0 0 28.0 26 8 8 15 2.57 4.51 (+43%) 720.6
1997 OAK AL 3 12 24 24 0 0 0 132.7 166 85 47 92 5.77 4.39 (-31%) -1904.5
1998 CLE AL 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 24.3 31 16 6 13 5.92 4.43 (-34%) -139.4
1999 CLE AL 10 2 50 3 0 0 1 78.7 71 26 30 68 2.97 4.71 (+37%) 2181.2
2000 CLE AL 5 9 72 0 0 0 20 76.7 79 32 25 66 3.76 4.77 (+21%) 2752.2
2001 CLE AL 0 1 31 0 0 0 1 43.3 29 6 8 44 1.25 4.42 (+72%) 2782.0
2001 ATL NL 3 4 43 0 0 0 7 44.7 44 17 17 39 3.43 4.42 (+22%) 835.6
2002 NYY AL 6 4 78 0 0 0 12 88.3 87 32 30 65 3.26 4.28 (+24%) -
2004 NYY AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 2 2 4 2.70 — -
2005 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 4 2 5 6.00 — -
2005 TEX AL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 15.7 26 13 5 9 7.47 4.29 (-74%) -77.5
2006 OAK AL 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 9.3 13 6 3 5 5.79 4.53 (-28%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
358 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.760 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
1993 OAK AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CLE AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CLE AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CLE AL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CLE AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 43 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYY AL 78 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYY AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TEX AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 OAK AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALDS1 NYA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 NLCS ATL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 NLDS1 ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 11 0 0 11.0 11 6 2 11 4.91

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2002 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 4 0 0 2.7 3 2 0 1 6.75
2001 NLCS ATL 0 0 4 0 0 4.3 3 1 1 6 2.08
2001 NLDS1 ATL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
1999 ALDS1 CLE 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 5 3 1 3 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 357 40 49 80 10 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 OAK P 8 8 2 3 0 0
1994 OAK P 4 4 3 4 0 0
1997 OAK P 24 24 7 13 4 1
1998 CLE P 11 1 3 2 0 0
1999 CLE P 50 3 8 10 3 1
2000 CLE P 72 0 9 13 1 0
2001 CLE P 31 0 3 10 0 1
2001 ATL P 43 0 4 6 1 0
2002 NYA P 78 0 6 15 0 1
2004 NYA P 7 0 1 1 1 0
2005 NYA P 6 0 1 0 0 0
2005 TEX P 14 0 1 3 0 0
2006 OAK P 9 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 357

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 NYA AL $6,000,000
2004 NYA AL $6,000,000
2003 NYA AL $5,000,000
2002 NYA AL $4,000,000
2001 CLE AL $2,700,000
2000 CLE AL $1,200,000
1999 CLE AL $500,000
1997 OAK AL $160,000
1995 OAK AL $135,000
1994 OAK AL $119,000
1993 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $25,923,000