Steve Bieser
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1998)
Steve Bieser was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998 for the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 60 career games, he hit .250 with 20 hits and 5 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
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-04-01
- Last Game
- 1998-07-28
Full name: Steven Ray Bieser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 80 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 22 | .250 | .351 | .300 | .651 | -149 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OPS .651 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 47 | 69 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 20 | .246 | .266 (-8%) | .336 (+3%) | .419 (-31%) | .756 (-16%) | -149.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 13 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 60 | 80 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 22 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -149 | ||
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
View full game log (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 28 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .214 |
| Away | 31 | 52 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 5 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-28 | PIT | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-27 | PIT | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-26 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-24 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-21 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-07-17 | PIT | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-16 | PIT | WSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-15 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-07-14 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-07-12 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $150,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro | MO | 1985, 1986 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau | MO | 1988, 1989 |
Steve Bieser: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Bieser's first major league game on April 1, 1997; the last one listed came on July 28, 1998. The season rows list, in order, the New York Mets (1997) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998). Bieser played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 4, 1967, in Perryville, MO, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 170 pounds. On the record, Steve Bieser was born Steven Ray Bieser.
Across 60 games at the plate, Bieser's career line reads 20 hits in 80 at bats for a .250 average, adding 5 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .351 and the slugging percentage .300, for an OPS of .651. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Bieser's .250 average sits 6.2% below it. By OPS the gap is 13.8% below league average (.651 against .756). 1997 produced Bieser's most hits, 17 of them for the New York Mets. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Bieser
- What years did Steve Bieser play?
- Steve Bieser played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998.
- Was Steve Bieser a pitcher?
- No. Steve Bieser was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Steve Bieser hit?
- Steve Bieser hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was Steve Bieser's career batting average?
- Steve Bieser batted .250 over his career, with 20 hits in 80 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Bieser have?
- Steve Bieser drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Bieser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Bieser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.