Justin Steele

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Born: 7/11/1995 in Lucedale, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-04-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Justin Carl Steele

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Biography

Justin Steele is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1995, who has made a significant impact in the Major Leagues since his debut on April 12, 2021. Currently active, Steele plays for the Chicago Cubs, where he showcases his talents as a promising left-handed pitcher. Known for his strong command and ability to generate strikeouts, he has accumulated a career record of 29-21 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.24. With 496 strikeouts to his name, Steele continues to be a key asset in the Cubs' pitching rotation, demonstrating both resilience and skill on the mound. Steele's performances have earned him recognition, culminating in his selection as an All-Star, highlighting his status as one of the rising stars in the game. As he navigates through the current era of baseball, marked by an emphasis on analytics and high-velocity pitching, Steele remains a vital part of his team's success and a player to watch in the coming seasons. His ability to adapt and thrive in this competitive landscape speaks to his dedication and talent, promising an exciting future for both him and the Cubs organization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	22	102	91	1	0	0	506.7	460	186	51	155	517	3.30	0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 20.5% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2021	CHC	NL	4	4	20	9	0	57.0	50	27	27	59	4.26	4.27 (avg)	-
2022	CHC	NL	4	7	24	24	0	119.0	111	42	50	126	3.18	3.97 (+20%)	-
2023	CHC	NL	16	5	30	30	0	173.3	167	59	36	176	3.06	4.33 (+29%)	-
2024	CHC	NL	5	5	24	24	1	134.7	111	46	37	135	3.07	4.08 (+25%)	-
2025	CHC	NL	3	1	4	4	0	22.7	21	12	5	21	4.76	4.14 (-15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
102	13	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.154	0.154	0.154	0.308	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2021	CHC	NL	20	13	3	2	4	0.154	—	—	—	—
2022	CHC	NL	24	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2023	CHC	NL	30	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2024	CHC	NL	24	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2025	CHC	NL	4	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—