Steve Springer, baseball player, 1990-1992

Steve Springer

Born: 2/11/1961 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-05-22 | Final Game: 1992-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Steven Michael Springer

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Biography

Steve Springer, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career spanning from 1990 to 1992. Primarily playing as a position player, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the growing influence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Over the course of his career, Springer appeared in 8 games, where he recorded 4 hits, contributing to a batting average of .235. His contributions included 1 run batted in, although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases. Despite the limited scope of his playing time, Springer's presence in the league during the early 1990s placed him among a generation of players navigating the transition into a more power-centric era of baseball. While his career statistics may not reflect a long-lasting impact, his journey through the majors highlights the challenges faced by many players attempting to make their mark in a competitive environment. After retiring from professional baseball on August 25, 1992, Springer’s legacy remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport, even if only for a short duration.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 17 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.235 0.222 0.294 0.516 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1990 CLE AL 4 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYN NL 4 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 3 1 0 1
3B 4 3 2 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 CLE 3B 3 3 2 3 0 0
1992 NYN 2B 1 1 3 1 0 1
1992 NYN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 4
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Utah Salt Lake City UT 1982