Steven Souza, baseball player, 2014-2022

Steven Souza

Born: 4/24/1989 in Everett, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-04-13 | Final Game: 2022-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Steven Jeffrey Souza

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Biography

Steven Souza was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a position player from 2014 to 2022. Born in 1989, Souza showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder, known for his combination of power and speed on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 505 games, accumulating 383 hits, 72 home runs, and 207 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .229. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 42 bags, demonstrating his agility and base-running acumen. Souza's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by a significant emphasis on power-hitting and advanced analytics. His peak years included notable stints with teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays, where he became known for his powerful swing and defensive capabilities. Despite struggling with consistency at the plate, Souza's contributions to his teams were marked by moments of brilliance, including his ability to change the course of games with timely home runs and his energetic play style. He retired from professional baseball on May 19, 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a player who embodied the grit and determination of the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
505 1669 223 383 71 8 72 207 42 198 601 0.229 0.318 0.411 0.729 529.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .411 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
2014 WAS NL 21 23 2 3 0 0 2 2 0 3 7 0.130 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 110 373 59 84 15 1 16 40 12 46 144 0.225 .254 (-11%) .316 (avg) .404 (-1%) .721 (-1%) 45.8
2016 TBR AL 120 430 58 106 17 1 17 49 7 31 159 0.247 .255 (-3%) .321 (-6%) .417 (-2%) .738 (-4%) -320.6
2017 TBR AL 148 523 78 125 21 2 30 78 16 84 179 0.239 .254 (-6%) .324 (+8%) .425 (+8%) .750 (+8%) 1080.7
2018 AZ NL 72 241 21 53 15 3 5 29 6 28 75 0.220 .247 (-11%) .318 (-3%) .409 (-10%) .727 (-7%) -276.1
2020 CHC NL 11 27 3 4 2 0 1 5 1 4 15 0.148 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAD NL 17 33 2 5 1 1 1 3 0 2 14 0.152 — — — — 0.0
2022 SEA AL 6 19 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2021 NLCS LAN 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
2021 NLDS2 LAN 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.500
2021 NLWC LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 459 438 791 23 16 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 WAS OF 13 4 10 0 1 0
2015 TBA OF 103 101 172 8 2 3
2016 TBA OF 113 110 232 8 4 1
2017 TBA OF 139 139 242 5 6 1
2018 ARI OF 65 64 103 1 3 0
2020 CHN OF 9 7 12 0 0 0
2021 LAN OF 12 8 9 0 0 0
2022 SEA OF 5 5 11 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 8
Right Field 444
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2017 Player of the Week Week of 2017-04-22
2014 This Year in Baseball Play of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TBA AL $516,100
2015 TBA AL $508,700
Total Career Earnings $1,024,800