Steve Nicosia

Born: 8/6/1955 in Paterson, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-08 | Final Game: 1985-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Steven Richard Nicosia

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Biography

Steve Nicosia, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1978 to 1985. Primarily playing as a position player, Nicosia was known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate and his ability to contribute offensively in key situations. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 358 games, accumulating 233 hits and 88 RBIs, with a batting average of .248. His power was modest, as he hit 11 home runs and stole 5 bases, reflecting the playing style of the era in which he competed. Nicosia played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, which was marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and a focus on offensive production. Despite this, he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable backup catcher and position player, contributing to various teams with his experience and knowledge of the game. His career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, showcased the importance of versatile players who could fulfill multiple roles on a roster, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
358	938	86	233	52	3	11	88	5	86	90	0.248	0.310	0.345	0.655	-769.6

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1978	PIT	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	PIT	NL	70	191	22	55	16	0	4	13	0	23	17	0.288	.265 (+8%)	.329 (+11%)	.397 (+9%)	.727 (+10%)	378.8
1980	PIT	NL	60	176	16	38	8	0	1	22	0	19	16	0.216	.264 (-18%)	.326 (-11%)	.387 (-28%)	.714 (-20%)	-607.6
1981	PIT	NL	54	169	21	39	10	1	2	18	3	13	10	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-11%)	.368 (-8%)	.688 (-10%)	-287.9
1982	PIT	NL	39	100	6	28	3	0	1	7	0	11	13	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.324 (+7%)	.388 (-13%)	.712 (-3%)	-25.8
1983	PIT	NL	21	46	4	6	2	0	1	1	0	1	7	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SFG	NL	15	33	4	11	0	0	0	6	0	3	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	SFG	NL	48	132	9	40	11	2	2	19	1	8	14	0.303	.259 (+17%)	.322 (+4%)	.384 (+20%)	.707 (+13%)	220.8
1985	WSN	NL	42	71	4	12	2	0	0	1	1	7	11	0.169	.257 (-34%)	.323 (-25%)	.390 (-50%)	.714 (-38%)	-447.9
1985	TOR	AL	6	15	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	-447.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	16	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.062

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1979	WS	PIT	4	16	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.062

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	6	0	0	0
C	305	260	1475	123	21	14
OF	3	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	PIT	C	1	1	8	1	0	0
1979	PIT	C	65	55	320	25	3	4
1980	PIT	C	58	52	284	25	5	4
1981	PIT	C	52	49	257	23	5	2
1982	PIT	C	35	31	182	22	2	1
1982	PIT	OF	3	0	1	0	0	0
1983	PIT	C	15	11	76	3	1	0
1983	SFN	C	9	9	55	6	1	0
1984	SFN	C	41	34	190	11	3	1
1985	MON	1B	2	1	6	0	0	0
1985	MON	C	23	15	80	5	1	1
1985	TOR	C	6	3	23	2	0	1