Morrie Steevens, baseball player, 1962-1965

Morrie Steevens

Born: 10/7/1940 in Salem, IL, USA

Died: 6/16/2024 in San Antonio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-13 | Final Game: 1965-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Morris Dale Steevens

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Biography

Morrie Steevens, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1962 to 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Steevens made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the league. He appeared in 22 games, showcasing the competitive spirit and determination that characterized many players of his era, which was marked by a transition in the game as the sport evolved from the post-war period into a new age of athleticism and strategy. Despite his limited statistical contributions—finishing his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of 0.0—Steevens' presence on the roster of teams during his tenure reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a league filled with talent. His career spanned the early 1960s, a time when the game was beginning to see the rise of iconic stars and shifting playing styles. While his time in the spotlight may have been fleeting, Morrie Steevens remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who pursued their dreams on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 22 1 0 0 0 20.3 20 10 1 16 11 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 20.4% worse than 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
1962 CHC NL 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 15.0 10 4 11 5 2.40 3.96 (+39%) -
1964 PHI NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 1 1 3 3.38 — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 2.7 5 5 4 3 16.88 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1962 CHC NL 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 PHI NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 1 0 6 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 CHN P 12 1 0 5 1 0
1964 PHI P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1965 PHI P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22