Steve Bechler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002)
Steve Bechler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2002 for the Baltimore Orioles. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 13.50 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 207 lb
- Died
- 2/17/2003 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-06
- Last Game
- 2002-09-22
Full name: Steven Scott Bechler
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13.50 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4.2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13.50 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-22 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-09-19 | BAL | TOR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002-09-06 | BAL | LAA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Steve Bechler: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Bechler's first major league game on September 6, 2002; the last one listed came on September 22, 2002. The team column never changes: it is the Baltimore Orioles in 2002. Bechler is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 2 inches and 207 pounds. The bio says Bechler both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 18, 1979, in Medford, OR, USA. Bechler's death is recorded on February 17, 2003, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. Bechler's full given name, per the bio, is Steven Scott Bechler.
Across 3 games (0 starts), Bechler recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 13.50 ERA. The same table counts 3 strikeouts. Against a 4.28 league ERA for the same seasons, the 13.50 mark was 215.5% worse. All of that pitching came in 2002, with 3 games and 3 strikeouts.
Bechler appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Bechler
- Was Steve Bechler a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Bechler pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Steve Bechler play for?
- Steve Bechler played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2002).
- What were Steve Bechler's career stats?
- In 3 games, Steve Bechler went 0-0 with a 13.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 4.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Steve Bechler play?
- Steve Bechler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Bechler and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Bechler was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 207 pounds.
- What was Steve Bechler's career ERA?
- Steve Bechler finished with a 13.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Bechler have?
- Steve Bechler recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Bechler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Bechler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.