Steve Ratzer

Born: 9/9/1953 in Paterson, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-10-05 | Final Game: 1981-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Stephen Wayne Ratzer

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Biography

Steve Ratzer, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1981. He made his Major League debut during a period marked by a transition in baseball styles, as the game was evolving from the power-heavy play of the 1970s into a more strategic approach in the 1980s. Ratzer played for a brief time in the major leagues, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.17. Over his limited time in the majors, Ratzer recorded a total of 4 strikeouts but did not register any saves. His contributions to the game may not have garnered widespread recognition, yet his journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in an era navigating changes in pitching strategies and team dynamics. Although Ratzer's career was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who strive to make their mark on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	13	1	0	0	0	21.3	32	17	2	9	4	7.17	0

Career ERA 7.17 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 91.8% 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
1980	WSN	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	4.0	9	5	2	0	11.25	—	-
1981	WSN	NL	1	1	12	0	0	0	0	17.3	23	12	7	4	6.23	3.58 (-74%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1980	WSN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	WSN	NL	12	2	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	13	1	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	MON	P	1	1	1	2	0	0
1981	MON	P	12	0	1	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. John's University	Queens	NY	1972, 1973, 1974, 1975