Craig Stimac, baseball player, 1980-1981

Craig Stimac

Born: 11/18/1954 in Oak Park, IL, USA

Died: 1/16/2009 in San Marino, San Marino

MLB Debut: 1980-08-12 | Final Game: 1981-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Craig Steven Stimac

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Biography

Craig Stimac was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1980 to 1981. Although his career was relatively brief, spanning just 29 games, Stimac contributed to his teams with 12 hits and 7 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to support the offense despite a batting average of .203. His playing style was characterized by versatility and a strong work ethic, which allowed him to carve out a role during a competitive era in baseball. Stimac's time in the majors came during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the influx of talent from the amateur ranks and a growing emphasis on statistical performance. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league, his presence and contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the fabric of the game. After his retirement on May 18, 1981, Stimac's career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players navigating their way through the highly competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 59 5 12 2 0 0 7 0 1 9 0.203 0.206 0.237 0.444 -301.4

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OBP .206 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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
1980 SDP NL 20 50 5 11 2 0 0 7 0 1 6 0.220 .264 (-17%) .326 (-32%) .387 (-33%) .714 (-32%) -301.4
1981 SDP NL 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 1 5 7 1 1
C 11 10 46 9 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SDN 3B 2 1 5 7 1 1
1980 SDN C 11 10 46 9 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 11
Third Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Denver Denver CO 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976