Steve Behel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1886)
Steve Behel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Metropolitans, a span of 3 seasons. In 68 career games, he hit .210 with 54 hits and 17 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Died
- 2/15/1945 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-09-27
- Last Game
- 1886-08-26
Full name: Stephen Arnold Douglas Behel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 257 | 37 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 0 | .210 | .283 | .249 | .532 | -490 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .283 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .249 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.
Career OPS .532 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | MLU | UA | 9 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 59 | 224 | 32 | 46 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 0 | .205 | .246 (-17%) | .302 (-8%) | .331 (-26%) | .634 (-17%) | -489.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 68 | 257 | 37 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 0 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -490 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 35 |
| Center Field | 33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Behel
- What years did Steve Behel play?
- Steve Behel played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1886.
- Was Steve Behel a pitcher?
- No. Steve Behel was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Steve Behel hit?
- Steve Behel hit 0 career home runs with 54 hits.
- What was Steve Behel's career batting average?
- Steve Behel batted .210 over his career, with 54 hits in 257 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Behel have?
- Steve Behel drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Behel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Behel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.