Nick Stavinoha, baseball player, 2008-2010

Nick Stavinoha

Born: 5/3/1982 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-22 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Lee Stavinoha

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Biography

Nick Stavinoha was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010. Primarily serving as a position player, Stavinoha played a total of 147 games throughout his career. Known for his versatility, he showcased a blend of power and contact hitting, finishing his time in the majors with 62 hits, including 4 home runs and 30 RBIs. His batting average stood at .234, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the late 2000s, a period marked by both competitive talent and evolving pitching strategies. Stavinoha's journey through baseball included stints with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, where he contributed as a reliable option off the bench. While he had a modest career in terms of stolen bases, with a total of 1, his overall performance highlighted the grit and determination of a player navigating the complexities of the MLB landscape. After concluding his career on October 3, 2010, Stavinoha's legacy is that of a hardworking player who embodied the spirit of perseverance in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
147 265 21 62 12 0 4 30 1 8 54 0.234 0.256 0.325 0.581 -1067.8

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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
2008 STL NL 29 57 4 11 1 0 0 4 0 2 11 0.193 .263 (-27%) .333 (-35%) .416 (-49%) .749 (-43%) -432.4
2009 STL NL 39 87 6 20 7 0 2 17 1 2 15 0.230 .262 (-12%) .332 (-27%) .417 (-9%) .750 (-17%) -317.2
2010 STL NL 79 121 11 31 4 0 2 9 0 4 28 0.256 .257 (avg) .325 (-12%) .402 (-16%) .728 (-14%) -318.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 3 1 0 1
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 68 45 49 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SLN OF 18 8 11 0 0 0
2009 SLN OF 23 20 12 0 0 0
2010 SLN 1B 3 0 3 1 0 1
2010 SLN C 1 0 1 0 0 0
2010 SLN OF 27 17 26 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 3
Left Field 31
Right Field 37
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 SLN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $400,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 2004, 2005
San Jacinto College - North Campus Houston TX 2002, 2003