Steve Lembo

Born: 11/13/1926 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 12/4/1989 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-16 | Final Game: 1952-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Stephen Neal Lembo

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Biography

Steve Lembo, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1950s. He played as a position player primarily for a brief stint from 1950 to 1952. Over the course of his career, Lembo appeared in 7 games, where he recorded 2 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .182. While his power numbers were modest, as he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, Lembo's presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during a transformative era in baseball. Despite his limited time in the majors, Lembo's career reflects the challenges faced by many athletes of his generation, particularly during the post-World War II era when baseball was experiencing both a surge in popularity and significant changes, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His journey through the game exemplifies the spirit of perseverance, as many players fought for their place in an increasingly competitive landscape. Steve Lembo remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, even if their careers were not long or statistically prolific.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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
1950	BRO	NL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BRO	NL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	7	0	25	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	BRO	C	5	0	16	3	0	1
1952	BRO	C	2	0	9	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7