Steve Lombardozzi

Born: 4/26/1960 in Malden, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-12 | Final Game: 1990-04-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Stephen Paul Lombardozzi

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Biography

Steve Lombardozzi, born in 1960, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1990. Known for his gritty playing style and adaptability on the field, Lombardozzi played a total of 446 games during his career, primarily with the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. He contributed significantly to his teams with a solid batting approach, accumulating 294 hits and 20 home runs, while driving in 107 runs throughout his time in the league. His career batting average stood at .233, and he displayed a moderate speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases. Lombardozzi's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of player roles and the increasing emphasis on offensive production. While not a superstar, he was appreciated for his work ethic and ability to fill various roles within a roster, including utility positions. His contributions, though modest in terms of traditional statistics, reflected the importance of depth players in the success of a team, especially in the late 1980s when the game began to pivot toward a more dynamic and power-oriented style. After retiring from professional play on April 11, 1990, Lombardozzi left a lasting impression as a hardworking player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
446	1264	153	294	61	12	20	107	13	131	206	0.233	0.307	0.347	0.654	-2408.4

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1985	MIN	AL	28	54	10	20	4	1	0	6	3	6	6	0.370	.257 (+44%)	.323 (+32%)	.390 (+23%)	.714 (+27%)	250.4
1986	MIN	AL	156	453	53	103	20	5	8	33	3	52	76	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.325 (-5%)	.395 (-12%)	.720 (-9%)	-805.1
1987	MIN	AL	136	432	51	103	19	3	8	38	5	33	66	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.331 (-10%)	.415 (-15%)	.746 (-13%)	-1152.0
1988	MIN	AL	103	287	34	60	15	2	3	27	2	35	48	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.317 (-7%)	.377 (-19%)	.695 (-14%)	-701.7
1989	HOU	NL	21	37	5	8	3	1	1	3	0	4	9	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	HOU	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	32	5	11	1	0	1	5	4	4	0.344

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1987	ALCS	MIN	5	15	2	4	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.267
1987	WS	MIN	6	17	3	7	1	0	1	4	2	2	0.412

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	422	371	725	1081	31	247
3B	6	2	0	4	0	1
SS	12	10	12	23	0	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	MIN	2B	26	20	31	80	2	16
1986	MIN	2B	155	140	289	407	6	102
1987	MIN	2B	133	127	245	356	14	77
1988	MIN	2B	90	74	140	211	5	47
1988	MIN	3B	5	2	0	3	0	1
1988	MIN	SS	12	10	12	23	0	6
1989	HOU	2B	18	10	20	27	4	5
1989	HOU	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0