Steve Kiefer

Born: 10/18/1960 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-08-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Steven George Kiefer

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Biography

Steve Kiefer, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989. Primarily known as a position player, Kiefer played a total of 105 games during his career. He recorded 44 hits and hit 7 home runs, driving in 30 runs while maintaining a batting average of .192. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases. Kiefer's playing career unfolded during a unique time in baseball history, characterized by a transition away from the dominant pitching seen in earlier decades. While he may not have achieved standout offensive numbers, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the larger fabric of the game during the mid to late 1980s. Kiefer's experience in the league reflects both the challenges and opportunities faced by players in that era, as he worked to solidify his role in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	229	34	44	7	3	7	30	2	12	68	0.192	0.234	0.341	0.574	-648.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1984	OAK	AL	23	40	7	7	1	2	0	2	2	2	10	0.175	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	OAK	AL	40	66	8	13	1	1	1	10	0	1	18	0.197	.257 (-23%)	.323 (-37%)	.390 (-26%)	.714 (-31%)	-388.5
1986	ATL	AL	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	ATL	AL	28	99	17	20	4	0	5	17	0	7	28	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.331 (-22%)	.415 (-5%)	.746 (-13%)	-259.5
1988	ATL	AL	7	10	2	3	1	0	1	1	0	2	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	NYY	AL	5	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0