Steve Lubratich, baseball player, 1981-1983

Steve Lubratich

Born: 5/1/1955 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-27 | Final Game: 1983-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Steven George Lubratich

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Biography

Steve Lubratich, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983. Primarily a position player, Lubratich played in a total of 64 games during his time in the league. He recorded 37 hits, finishing his career with a batting average of .209. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 8 runs batted in and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his ability to be a versatile presence on the field. Lubratich's time in MLB coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to experience the effects of free agency and increased player mobility. While his statistics may not reflect a high-profile career, Lubratich's contributions as a role player exemplified the dedication and hard work often associated with fringe players of the era. After his departure from the league, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes whose journeys in the sport were marked by perseverance and a love for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 177 14 37 10 0 0 8 1 4 19 0.209 0.225 0.266 0.491 -800.5

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1981 LAA AL 7 21 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1983 LAA AL 57 156 12 34 9 0 0 7 0 4 17 0.218 .260 (-16%) .324 (-27%) .389 (-29%) .714 (-28%) -800.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 14 12 44 39 1 13
3B 28 21 16 66 1 7
SS 23 18 33 61 5 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 CAL 3B 6 6 2 17 0 2
1983 CAL 2B 14 12 44 39 1 13
1983 CAL 3B 22 15 14 49 1 5
1983 CAL SS 23 18 33 61 5 16

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 14
Third Base 28
Shortstop 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chabot College Hayward CA 1974, 1975
University of California - Riverside Riverside CA 1976, 1977