Steve Boros
Born: 9/3/1936 in Flint, MI, USA
Died: 12/29/2010 in Deland, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-06-19 | Final Game: 1965-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Stephen Boros
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Biography
Steve Boros, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Boros appeared in 422 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 308 hits, complemented by 26 home runs and 149 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .245. Boros also demonstrated his speed on the bases, finishing his time in the league with 11 stolen bases.
Boros played during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the evolution of player roles and strategies. His contributions, though perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, were integral to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs. With a career that spanned the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, Boros was part of a generation that bridged the gap between the traditional styles of play and the more dynamic approaches that would emerge in subsequent decades. His ability to adapt to the gameβs changing landscape reflected the resilience and determination that defined many players of that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | 1255 | 141 | 308 | 50 | 7 | 26 | 149 | 11 | 181 | 174 | 0.245 | 0.344 | 0.359 | 0.702 | 680.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | AL | 24 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | DET | AL | 116 | 396 | 51 | 107 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 62 | 4 | 68 | 42 | 0.270 | 483.0 |
| 1962 | DET | AL | 116 | 356 | 46 | 81 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 47 | 3 | 53 | 62 | 0.228 | 256.7 |
| 1963 | CHC | NL | 41 | 90 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 19 | 0.211 | 29.4 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 117 | 370 | 31 | 95 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 4 | 47 | 43 | 0.257 | -88.5 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 12 | 111 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| 2B | 7 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 3B | 346 | 326 | 322 | 570 | 49 | 49 |
| OF | 11 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | 3B | 9 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | DET | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | DET | 3B | 116 | 115 | 115 | 192 | 15 | 15 |
| 1962 | DET | 2B | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 1962 | DET | 3B | 105 | 91 | 105 | 151 | 19 | 15 |
| 1963 | CHN | 1B | 14 | 12 | 111 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
| 1963 | CHN | OF | 11 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | CIN | 3B | 114 | 113 | 95 | 204 | 12 | 18 |
| 1965 | CIN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 346 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Right Field | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1956, 1957 |