R C Stevens

Born: 7/22/1934 in Moultrie, GA, USA

Died: 11/30/2010 in Davenport, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 219 lbs

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Biography

R.C. Stevens was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1958 until his final game on June 10, 1961. Over his brief career, he participated in 104 games, showcasing his talents primarily during the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era that was marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production. Stevens recorded 34 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .21. While his statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination typical of players trying to make their mark during a competitive period in baseball history. His lone stolen base indicates a blend of speed and power, traits that many position players sought to develop in the evolving landscape of the sport. Stevens remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who shaped the game during its dynamic development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
104	162	21	34	4	1	8	21	1	12	41	0.210	0.273	0.395	0.668	-206.7

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .395 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1958	PIT	NL	59	90	16	24	3	1	7	18	0	5	25	0.267	.257 (+3%)	.324 (-2%)	.394 (+41%)	.719 (+22%)	311.7
1959	PIT	NL	3	7	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1960	PIT	NL	9	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	WS2	AL	33	62	2	8	1	0	0	2	1	7	15	0.129	.258 (-50%)	.328 (-34%)	.399 (-64%)	.727 (-50%)	-518.4