Steve Clevenger
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Steve Clevenger was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 6 seasons. In 170 career games, he hit .227 with 110 hits, 4 home runs, and 48 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
- 5'10" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-09-26
- Last Game
- 2016-06-29
Full name: Steven Scott Clevenger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 484 | 45 | 110 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 37 | 90 | .227 | .284 | .324 | .608 | -1,116 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | 69 | 199 | 16 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 39 | .201 | .254 (-21%) | .318 (-18%) | .405 (-32%) | .724 (-26%) | -811.3 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 35 | 89 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .225 | .251 (-11%) | .313 (-8%) | .386 (-13%) | .700 (-11%) | -153.6 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 30 | 101 | 11 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .287 | .254 (+13%) | .316 (-1%) | .404 (+5%) | .721 (+3%) | 22.6 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 22 | 68 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 14 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .321 (-6%) | .417 (-26%) | .738 (-17%) | -173.8 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 170 | 484 | 45 | 110 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 37 | 90 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,116 | ||
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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 261 | 26 | 70 | 3 | 27 | .268 |
| Away | 78 | 223 | 19 | 40 | 1 | 21 | .179 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-29 | SEA | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-06-25 | SEA | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-06-22 | SEA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-06-18 | SEA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-06-11 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-06-07 | SEA | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-06-03 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-05-31 | SEA | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-05-28 | SEA | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-05-25 | SEA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 5 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 111 | 98 | 687 | 43 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHN | C | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | 1B | 9 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | C | 51 | 49 | 319 | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | C | 4 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | BAL | C | 25 | 18 | 130 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | BAL | C | 9 | 6 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | C | 20 | 20 | 152 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 111 |
| First Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $516,500 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $514,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $505,000 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $496,000 |
| 2012 | CHN | NL | $480,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,512,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond | LA | 2005 |
Steve Clevenger: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 26, 2011 and the final game on June 29, 2016, Steve Clevenger built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Cubs (2011 through 2013), the Baltimore Orioles (2013 to 2015), and the Seattle Mariners (2016). Clevenger is listed as a catcher at 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds. Clevenger threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. Clevenger was born on April 5, 1986, in Baltimore, MD, USA. The given name on file is Steven Scott Clevenger.
Clevenger's career batting table shows 170 games, 484 at bats and 110 hits, a .227 average, adding 4 home runs and 48 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .284 and .324 give Clevenger a career OPS of .608. Clevenger's .227 average ran 10.5% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 40, in 2012. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .201 in 2012, did not top the league's .254. The seasons in which Clevenger beat the league batting average were 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Clevenger
- What years did Steve Clevenger play?
- Steve Clevenger played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Steve Clevenger a pitcher?
- No. Steve Clevenger was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Steve Clevenger hit?
- Steve Clevenger hit 4 career home runs with 110 hits.
- What was Steve Clevenger's career batting average?
- Steve Clevenger batted .227 over his career, with 110 hits in 484 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Clevenger have?
- Steve Clevenger drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Clevenger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Clevenger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.