Steven Moya, baseball player, 2014-2016

Steven Moya

Born: 8/9/1991 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2014-09-01 | Final Game: 2016-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 260 lbs

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Biography

Steven Moya, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 to 2016. Known for his powerful hitting and imposing stature, Moya played a total of 51 games during his brief but impactful career. He recorded 31 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing with a batting average of .25. Although he did not showcase speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Moya's strength at the plate defined his contributions during his time in the league. Moya's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where power hitters became increasingly valuable. His ability to hit for power was evident in his home run totals, reflecting a trend in the game that favored offense. While his MLB career was relatively short, he left an impression as a player who embodied the potential of power hitting, contributing to the teams he played for with his notable offensive capabilities. After retiring, Moya's time in the majors remains a testament to the talent that emerged during the early 2010s, a decade marked by a resurgence in home run hitting and offensive production.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 124 12 31 4 3 5 11 0 8 50 0.250 0.293 0.452 0.745 61.6

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near 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
2014 DET AL 11 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 9 22 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 10 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2016 DET AL 31 94 9 24 4 2 5 11 0 5 38 0.255 .255 (avg) .321 (-10%) .417 (+20%) .738 (+7%) 61.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 38 29 50 6 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 DET OF 5 0 0 0 0 0
2015 DET OF 7 5 12 2 0 1
2016 DET OF 26 24 38 4 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Right Field 28
Designated Hitter 7