Steve Soderstrom

Born: 4/3/1972 in Turlock, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-17 | Final Game: 1996-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Stephen Andrew Soderstrom

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Biography

Steve Soderstrom, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2009. Known for his strong work ethic and competitive spirit, Soderstrom played the entirety of his brief MLB career with the San Francisco Giants. He made his debut on September 17, 1996, and quickly showcased his potential on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.27. Although Soderstrom's time in the major leagues was limited, he contributed to the Giants during a transitional period for the franchise. The late 1990s was a time when teams were beginning to explore the power of pitching, and Soderstrom's ability to deliver strikeouts was evident, as he recorded 9 strikeouts over his career. While he did not secure any saves, his presence on the pitching roster added depth to the Giants' bullpen during his tenure. Soderstrom's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges many pitchers face in securing a lasting role in the major leagues, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Giants history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	3	3	0	0	0	13.7	16	8	1	6	9	5.27	0

Career ERA 5.27 vs. league average 4.61 across their career seasons — 14.3% 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
1996	SFG	NL	2	0	3	3	0	0	0	13.7	16	8	6	9	5.27	4.61 (-14%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.767 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
1996	SFG	NL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	3	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	SFN	P	3	3	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Fresno	Fresno	CA	1991, 1992, 1993