Steve Rain

Born: 6/2/1975 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-17 | Final Game: 2000-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Steven Nicholas Rain

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Biography

Steve Rain was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2000. Born in 1975, Rain made his debut on July 17, 1999, and showcased his skills during a brief career that spanned parts of two seasons. He finished his tenure with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46, demonstrating the challenges many pitchers faced during that era of the game, which was characterized by a blend of emerging talent and offensive power. Throughout his career, Rain struck out a total of 66 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not recording any saves. His journey through the majors highlighted the competitive nature of pitching during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by significant offensive production and the evolving strategies of the game. Though his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Rain's presence on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the trials and triumphs of a professional athlete navigating the complexities of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	53	0	0	0	0	64.3	74	39	11	34	66	5.46	0

Career ERA 5.46 vs. league average 4.74 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
1999	CHC	NL	0	1	16	0	0	0	0	14.7	28	15	7	12	9.20	4.71 (-95%)	-
2000	CHC	NL	3	4	37	0	0	0	0	49.7	46	24	27	54	4.35	4.77 (+9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.780 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1999	CHC	NL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	CHC	NL	37	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	53	0	5	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CHN	P	16	0	3	3	0	0
2000	CHN	P	37	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53