Steve Slayton

Born: 4/26/1902 in Barre, VT, USA

Died: 12/20/1984 in Manchester, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-07-21 | Final Game: 1928-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Foster Herbert Slayton

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Biography

Steve Slayton, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 21, 1928, to July 28, 1928. Although he played only three games in Major League Baseball, Slayton's foray into the sport occurred during a time when the league was experiencing significant transitions, including the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more dynamic and offensive style of play that would define the coming decades. During his short stint in the majors, Slayton did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of statistical accomplishments, his presence on the roster marked a moment in baseball history, as many players of his era faced intense competition for roster spots in an evolving game. Slayton's career, though fleeting, serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	7.0	6	3	0	3	2	3.86	0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 6.7% better 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
1928	BOS	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	7.0	6	3	3	2	3.86	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	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 .281 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.738 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
1928	BOS	AL	3	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	3	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	BOS	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of New Hampshire	Durham	NH	1926, 1927, 1928