Steve Colyer
Born: 2/22/1979 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-04-03 | Final Game: 2007-05-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Stephen Edward Colyer
Biography
Steve Colyer was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1979, who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2007. Over the course of his career, he made a mark as a left-handed reliever with a tenacious approach on the mound. Colyer's professional journey began with his debut on April 3, 2003, where he showcased his abilities in a league that was increasingly emphasizing power pitching and strikeouts.
Throughout his career, Colyer accumulated a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.04. He struck out a total of 51 batters, demonstrating his capacity to be a strikeout pitcher, even though he did not record any saves. His playing style was characterized by a strong fastball and a competitive spirit, traits that many pitchers of his era embraced in a league that was witnessing a transition towards more specialized bullpen roles. Despite a brief career, Colyer's contributions to his teams and his presence on the mound during a period marked by evolving pitching strategies underscore his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 64 | 31 | 9 | 37 | 51 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 2.75 | - |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 33 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 6.47 | -1804.5 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4.91 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | LAD | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | LAN | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | DET | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | AL | $302,000 |
| 2003 | LAN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $602,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus | Kirkwood | MO | 1998 |