Steve Stroughter, baseball player, 1982-1982

Steve Stroughter

Born: 3/15/1952 in Visalia, CA, USA

Died: 3/6/2018 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-07 | Final Game: 1982-07-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Stephen Lewis Stroughter

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Biography

Steve Stroughter, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1980s. He played as a position player from April 7 to July 24, 1982, participating in a total of 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Stroughter's career statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the highest level of the sport, as he recorded 8 hits and 1 home run, culminating in a batting average of .17. He contributed 3 RBIs to his team's efforts, but did not notch any stolen bases during his tenure. Stroughter's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the gradual transition away from the deadball era and into a time of offensive explosion that would characterize the 1980s. Despite his limited opportunities, his journey through the majors represents the perseverance and determination required to reach professional baseball, showcasing the dreams of many aspiring players during a competitive time in the sport. While his time on the field was short-lived, Stroughter remains a part of baseball history, having experienced the unique challenges and triumphs of a major league career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 47 4 8 1 0 1 3 0 3 9 0.170 0.235 0.255 0.491 -238.1

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
1982 SEA AL 26 47 4 8 1 0 1 3 0 3 9 0.170 — — — — -238.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 1 7 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SEA OF 3 1 7 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Designated Hitter 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Sequoias Visalia CA 1971