Steve Korcheck

Born: 8/11/1932 in McClellandtown, PA, USA

Died: 8/26/2016 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-09-06 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Stephen Joseph Korcheck

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Biography

Steve Korcheck, born in 1932, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1954 until his retirement in 1959. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 58 games, where he recorded 23 hits, contributing to a batting average of .159. Despite not hitting any home runs, Korcheck managed to drive in 7 runs while maintaining a record of 0 stolen bases, highlighting his role primarily as a utility player during his time on the field. Korcheck's playing career took place during an era of significant change in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Although his playing statistics may not reflect a standout career, Korcheck's journey through professional baseball is representative of many athletes of his time who contributed to the game's evolution in ways that extend beyond mere numbers. His time in the league serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where every player, regardless of their on-field success, played a part in the sport's legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
58	145	12	23	6	1	0	7	0	6	36	0.159	0.196	0.214	0.410	-910.2

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .196 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1954	WSN	AL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	WSN	AL	13	36	3	10	2	0	2	0	5	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1958	WSN	AL	21	51	6	4	2	1	1	1	16	0.078	.257 (-70%)	.324 (-70%)	.394 (-60%)	.719 (-65%)	-561.2
1959	WSN	AL	22	51	3	8	2	0	4	5	13	0.157	.256 (-39%)	.323 (-30%)	.392 (-50%)	.715 (-41%)	-349.1