Steve Stanicek, baseball player, 1987-1989

Steve Stanicek

Born: 6/19/1961 in Lake Forest, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-16 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

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

Full name: Stephen Blair Stanicek

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Biography

Steve Stanicek, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989. Primarily a position player, Stanicek had a brief career that spanned just 13 games in the major leagues. He made his debut on September 16, 1987, showcasing his skills in an era defined by the rise of power hitting and offensive production in baseball. During his time in the majors, Stanicek recorded a total of 3 hits, contributing to a batting average of .188. He also notched 1 run batted in (RBI) but did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career. Although his time in the spotlight was short, Stanicek's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who strive for success in the highly competitive environment of the big leagues. His story reflects the challenges faced by those who attempt to make their mark in a sport that often favors more prolific scorers and power hitters.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 16 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.188 0.188 0.188 0.375 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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
1987 ATL AL 4 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1989 PHI NL 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 1980, 1981, 1982