Steve Macko, baseball player, 1979-1980

Steve Macko

Born: 9/6/1954 in Burlington, IA, USA

Died: 11/15/1981 in Arlington, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-08-18 | Final Game: 1980-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Steven Joseph Macko

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Biography

Steve Macko was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1979 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Macko appeared in 25 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .250. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 15 hits and drove in 5 runs, although he did not hit any home runs. His contributions on the field were characterized by a steady approach to hitting, though he did not accumulate any stolen bases. Macko's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of player athleticism and the strategies employed by teams. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Macko's participation in the game placed him within a unique era, bridging the late 1970s and early 1980s, a time when the game was beginning to see changes in power dynamics and player utilization. After his retirement, Macko's legacy remained within the annals of baseball history, as he became one of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 60 4 15 3 0 0 5 0 4 11 0.250 0.297 0.300 0.597 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.597 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1979 CHC NL 19 40 2 9 1 0 0 3 0 4 8 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1980 CHC NL 6 20 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 8 20 22 0 4
3B 6 4 5 12 0 0
SS 3 3 7 13 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CHN 2B 10 7 18 21 0 4
1979 CHN 3B 4 3 3 12 0 0
1980 CHN 2B 1 1 2 1 0 0
1980 CHN 3B 2 1 2 0 0 0
1980 CHN SS 3 3 7 13 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 6
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1976, 1977
Panola College Carthage TX 1975