Bill Steinecke

Born: 2/7/1907 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 7/20/1986 in St. Augustine, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-16 | Final Game: 1931-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Robert Steinecke

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Biography

Bill Steinecke, born in 1907, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from September 16 to September 24, 1931. Steinecke played as a position player and made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the sport was transitioning towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and speed. Although he appeared in only four games, his journey into the big leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players during the early 1930s. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Steinecke struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite these statistics, his participation in the league during this era is a testament to his skill and determination, as the competition was fierce and the pathway to the majors was often fraught with obstacles. While his name may not resonate with baseball fans today, Bill Steinecke's brief appearance in the big leagues serves as a reminder of the countless players who have aspired to reach baseball's highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 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
1931	PIT	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	PIT	C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1