Steve Pegues, baseball player, 1994-1995

Steve Pegues

Born: 5/21/1968 in Pontotoc, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-07-06 | Final Game: 1995-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Steven Antone Pegues

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Biography

Steve Pegues, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 1994 to 1995. Primarily a position player, Pegues played in 100 games, showcasing his skills in the outfield and contributing to his teams with a solid batting average of .266. He recorded 55 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 18 runs during his time in the league. Additionally, Pegues demonstrated his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, adding a dynamic aspect to his game. Pegues's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of new training techniques and a greater emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have become a household name, his contributions on the field reflected the depth of talent that characterized the mid-1990s baseball landscape. Pegues's journey through the league highlighted the challenges and triumphs faced by many players striving to make their mark in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 207 19 55 10 0 6 18 2 6 41 0.266 0.286 0.401 0.687 -491.5

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1994 CIN NL 11 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 7 26 1 10 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 0.385 — — — — 0.0
1995 PIT NL 82 171 17 42 8 0 6 16 1 4 36 0.246 .266 (-8%) .337 (-22%) .417 (-5%) .755 (-13%) -491.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 64 43 94 2 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 CIN OF 4 0 5 0 1 0
1994 PIT OF 7 7 8 0 0 0
1995 PIT OF 53 36 81 2 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 39
Center Field 6
Right Field 26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 PIT NL $115,000
1994 CIN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $224,000