Steve Christmas
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1986)
Steve Christmas was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1986 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .162 with 6 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-01
- Last Game
- 1986-04-28
Full name: Stephen Randall Christmas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .162 | .179 | .297 | .477 | 0 |
Career AVG .162 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.
Career SLG .297 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career OPS .477 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .083 |
| Away | 15 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-28 | CHC | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-04-27 | CHC | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-04-26 | CHC | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-30 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-27 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-21 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-20 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-19 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-16 | CHW | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
| First Base | 1 |
Steve Christmas: the record in brief
Steve Christmas's major league career runs from a debut on September 1, 1983 to a final game on April 28, 1986. By club, Christmas's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1983), the Chicago White Sox (1984), and the Chicago Cubs (1986). Christmas is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio says Christmas hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Christmas was born on December 9, 1957, in Orlando, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Stephen Randall.
The batting record for Christmas: 24 games, 6 hits in 37 at bats, and a .162 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 7 RBI. Christmas got on base at a .179 rate and slugged .297 (.477 OPS). Christmas's .162 average ran 37.5% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Christmas's .477 stands 33.2% below the league's .714. No season topped the 4 hits of 1984. The best average in the busiest seasons was .364, in 1984.
The position table credits Christmas with 9 games at catcher and also lists 1 at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Christmas
- What years did Steve Christmas play?
- Steve Christmas played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1986.
- Was Steve Christmas a pitcher?
- No. Steve Christmas was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Steve Christmas hit?
- Steve Christmas hit 1 career home run with 6 hits.
- What teams did Steve Christmas play for?
- Steve Christmas played for 3 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1983), the Chicago White Sox (1984), and the Chicago Cubs (1986).
- What were Steve Christmas's career stats?
- In 24 games, Steve Christmas had 6 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .162 batting average.
- What position did Steve Christmas play?
- Steve Christmas played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Christmas and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Christmas was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steve Christmas hit each season?
- Steve Christmas's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 1 in 1984, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 1, in 1984.
- What was Steve Christmas's career batting average?
- Steve Christmas batted .162 over his career, with 6 hits in 37 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Christmas have?
- Steve Christmas drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Christmas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Christmas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.