Steve Bellan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1873)
Steve Bellan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1873 for the Troy Haymakers and the New York Mutuals, a span of 3 seasons. In 60 career games, he hit .251 with 69 hits and 43 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 154 lb
- Died
- 8/8/1932 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-09
- Last Game
- 1873-06-09
Full name: Stephen B. Bellan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 275 | 52 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 2 | .251 | .280 | .305 | .585 | -407 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OPS .585 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | TRO | 29 | 128 | 26 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 9 | 2 | .250 | .286 (-13%) | .311 (-4%) | .383 (-17%) | .695 (-11%) | -187.0 | |
| 1872 | TRO | 23 | 115 | 22 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .285 (-9%) | .296 (-12%) | .347 (-15%) | .644 (-14%) | -219.7 | |
| 1873 | NY2 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 3 seasons | 60 | 275 | 52 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 2 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -407 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 43 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Center Field | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868 |
Steve Bellan: the record in brief
Steve Bellan played a first major league game on May 9, 1871 and a last one on June 9, 1873. By club, Bellan's seasons break down as the Troy Haymakers (1871 to 1872) and the New York Mutuals (1873). At 5'8" and 154 pounds, Bellan is listed as a third baseman. The recorded birth is October 1, 1849, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. Bellan died on August 8, 1932, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba. Bellan's full given name, per the bio, is Stephen B. Bellan.
Bellan's career batting table shows 60 games, 275 at bats and 69 hits, a .251 average, along with 43 runs batted in. Bellan's career OPS of .585 combines a .280 on-base mark with .305 slugging. Over the seasons Bellan played, league hitters batted .288; the .251 career figure is 12.8% below that. No season topped the 32 hits of 1871. 1871 brought the most runs batted in, 23. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1872, did not top the league's .285.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Bellan
- What years did Steve Bellan play?
- Steve Bellan played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1873.
- Was Steve Bellan a pitcher?
- No. Steve Bellan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Bellan hit?
- Steve Bellan hit 0 career home runs with 69 hits.
- What teams did Steve Bellan play for?
- Steve Bellan played for 2 teams: the Troy Haymakers (1871–1872) and the New York Mutuals (1873).
- What were Steve Bellan's career stats?
- In 60 games, Steve Bellan had 69 hits, 43 RBI, 52 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .251 batting average.
- What position did Steve Bellan play?
- Steve Bellan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Bellan and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Bellan was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 154 pounds.
- What was Steve Bellan's career batting average?
- Steve Bellan batted .251 over his career, with 69 hits in 275 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Bellan have?
- Steve Bellan drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Bellan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Bellan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.