Steve Montgomery, baseball player, 1996-2000

Steve Montgomery

Born: 12/25/1970 in Westminster, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2000-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Steven Lewis Montgomery

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Biography

Steve Montgomery, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2000. Over the course of his career, Montgomery compiled a record of 2-8, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.98. He recorded a total of 67 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in various roles on the mound. Montgomery's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s. Although he faced challenges in securing a consistent place in the starting rotation, his contributions to his team's bullpen were noteworthy. His pitching style combined a mix of speed and control, which reflected the evolving strategies of the game during his playing years. While not a household name, Montgomery's journey through the majors exemplified the dedication and resilience of many players striving to make their mark in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 8 72 0 0 0 3 90.3 88 50 20 56 67 4.98 0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 4.62 across their career seasons — 7.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1996 OAK AL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 13.7 18 14 13 8 9.22 4.61 (-100%) -1713.0
1997 OAK AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 6.3 10 7 8 1 9.95 — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 1 5 53 0 0 0 3 64.7 54 24 31 55 3.34 4.71 (+29%) -283.3
2000 SDP NL 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 5.7 6 5 4 3 7.94 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +270.9% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +192.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — +132.9% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — +159.3% above 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
1996 OAK AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 53 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 SDP NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 72 0 2 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 OAK P 8 0 0 0 0 0
1997 OAK P 4 0 1 0 0 0
1999 PHI P 53 0 1 6 0 0
2000 SDN P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 SDN NL $250,000
1999 PHI NL $200,000
1998 LAN NL $170,000
1996 OAK AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $729,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1990, 1991, 1992