Gene Stechschulte, baseball player, 2000-2002

Gene Stechschulte

Born: 8/12/1973 in Lima, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-20 | Final Game: 2002-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gene Urban Stechschulte

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Biography

Gene Stechschulte, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2002. Known for his versatility on the mound, Stechschulte made a mark in Major League Baseball during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.58. He recorded a total of 84 strikeouts and notched 6 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Stechschulte's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in late-game scenarios where his skills as a reliever came to the forefront. While he may not have achieved star status, Stechschulte's steady presence on the mound and his resilience in the face of competition reflected the determination found in many players of his generation. After retiring from professional baseball, he left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who played an essential role in the bullpen dynamics of the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 7 116 0 0 0 6 127.7 122 65 20 64 84 4.58 0

Career ERA 4.58 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — near 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
2000 STL NL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 25.7 24 18 17 12 6.31 4.77 (-32%) -
2001 STL NL 1 5 67 0 0 0 6 70.0 71 30 30 51 3.86 4.42 (+13%) -
2002 STL NL 6 2 29 0 0 0 0 32.0 27 17 17 21 4.78 4.28 (-12%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 5 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 0.400 0.500 1.000 1.500 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +50.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — +134.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — +96.6% above 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
2000 STL NL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 STL NL 69 3 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2002 STL NL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLDS2 SLN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 0.3 3 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 NLDS2 SLN 0 0 2 0 0 0.3 3 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 116 0 10 17 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SLN P 20 0 1 3 0 0
2001 SLN P 67 0 7 10 1 1
2002 SLN P 29 0 2 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 116

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 SLN NL $305,000
2002 SLN NL $265,000
2001 SLN NL $205,000
Total Career Earnings $775,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ashland University Ashland OH 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996