Steve Bechler
Born: 11/18/1979 in Medford, OR, USA
Died: 2/17/2003 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-09-06 | Final Game: 2002-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs
Full name: Steven Scott Bechler
Biography
Steve Bechler was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 2002 season. A position player, Bechler's career in the MLB spanned from September 6, 2002, to September 22, 2002. Throughout his time in the league, he appeared in three games, during which he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited opportunities he had on the field, Bechler's journey to the majors is a reminder of the challenges many athletes face in reaching the highest level of competition.
Bechler's time in baseball coincided with the early 2000s, an era marked by significant changes in the sport, including the impact of performance-enhancing drugs and shifts in player development. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his story reflects the dedication and hard work that many players exhibit in pursuit of their dreams, offering a glimpse into the realities of life as a professional athlete.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |