Buzz Stephen

Born: 7/13/1944 in Porterville, CA, USA

Died: 5/9/2024 in Porterville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-20 | Final Game: 1968-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Louis Roberts Stephen

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Biography

Buzz Stephen, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief period from 1968 to September 25, 1968. Stephen made his mark in a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing significant changes, including the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of a more offensive-minded approach to the game. His tenure in the league was characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, despite a limited time on the mound. During his short career, Stephen recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Over his appearances, he struck out a total of 4 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves. While his statistics reflect a modest presence in the game, Stephen's contribution to his team and the experience he gained during this transformative period in baseball history remain significant as part of the broader narrative of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	2	0	0	0	11.3	11	6	0	7	4	4.76	0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 2.98 across their career seasons — 59.8% 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
1968	MIN	AL	1	1	2	2	0	0	0	11.3	11	6	7	4	4.76	2.98 (-60%)	-231.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	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 .237 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.639 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
1968	MIN	AL	2	3	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
P	2	2	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	MIN	P	2	2	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Fresno	Fresno	CA	1964, 1965, 1966