Steven Tolleson

Born: 11/1/1983 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-28 | Final Game: 2015-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Steven Wayne Tolleson

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Biography

Steven Tolleson, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2010 and 2015. Primarily a position player, Tolleson played in a total of 182 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles on the field. He recorded 81 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 29 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. Known for his speed, he also successfully stole 6 bases, demonstrating his agility and base-running skills. Tolleson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on analytics and specialized roles. While he may not have achieved the high-profile accolades of some contemporaries, Tolleson carved out a niche as a reliable utility player, often stepping in to support his teams when needed. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, highlighted the importance of depth players in the modern game, underscoring their roles in team success and strategy. After retiring from professional play on May 26, 2015, Tolleson left behind a legacy as a dedicated teammate who embodied the spirit of perseverance in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
182	331	39	81	18	3	6	29	6	24	84	0.245	0.299	0.372	0.670	-395.8

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2010	OAK	AL	25	49	5	14	3	0	1	4	0	4	9	0.286	—	—	—	—	24.6
2012	BAL	AL	29	71	4	13	3	0	2	6	1	4	17	0.183	.254 (-28%)	.318 (-29%)	.405 (-24%)	.724 (-26%)	-318.0
2014	TOR	AL	109	170	21	43	7	2	3	16	3	12	49	0.253	.251 (+1%)	.313 (-2%)	.386 (-4%)	.700 (-3%)	-102.4
2015	TOR	AL	19	41	9	11	5	1	0	3	2	4	9	0.268	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
2014	TOR	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	1	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	74	37	80	108	6	21
3B	61	27	16	62	4	1
OF	19	9	22	0	2	0
P	2	0	0	0	0	0
SS	20	7	11	17	0	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	OAK	2B	4	2	5	4	1	2
2010	OAK	3B	6	5	3	7	0	0
2010	OAK	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2010	OAK	SS	11	5	9	9	0	4
2012	BAL	2B	4	2	7	6	0	2
2012	BAL	3B	12	11	2	27	4	0
2012	BAL	OF	7	6	11	0	0	0
2012	BAL	SS	3	0	1	1	0	1
2014	TOR	2B	55	25	56	75	5	14
2014	TOR	3B	43	11	11	28	0	1
2014	TOR	OF	7	1	9	0	1	0
2014	TOR	P	2	0	0	0	0	0
2014	TOR	SS	2	0	1	1	0	0
2015	TOR	2B	11	8	12	23	0	3
2015	TOR	OF	4	2	1	0	1	0
2015	TOR	SS	4	2	0	6	0	0