Steve Crawford
Born: 4/29/1958 in Pryor, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1991-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Steven Ray Crawford
Biography
Steve Crawford was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1958, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1991. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 30 wins and 23 losses, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Known for his ability to strike batters out, Crawford recorded a total of 320 strikeouts and contributed as a reliable relief option, notching 19 saves throughout his time in the league.
Crawford's playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and determination, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career unfolded during an era of transition in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of advanced statistics and strategies. Although his statistics may not place him among the most prominent pitchers of his time, his contributions to the game were marked by consistency and resilience, traits that earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike. After his retirement on October 5, 1991, Crawford remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his dedication and performance on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 23 | 277 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 562.7 | 643 | 261 | 54 | 186 | 320 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 41 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 3.62 | -195.7 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 0 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 69 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 4.99 | -1980.7 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 5 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.0 | 69 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 3.34 | -945.6 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 91.0 | 103 | 38 | 28 | 58 | 3.76 | 1961.9 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57.3 | 69 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 3.92 | 275.3 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 91 | 43 | 32 | 43 | 5.33 | -2071.3 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 3 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 48 | 17 | 19 | 33 | 2.83 | - |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 5 | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.0 | 79 | 37 | 23 | 54 | 4.16 | - |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 60 | 31 | 18 | 38 | 5.98 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1986 | WS | BOS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | ALCS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1986 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6.23 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 277 | 16 | 54 | 82 | 4 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | BOS | P | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | BOS | P | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | BOS | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | BOS | P | 44 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | BOS | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | KCA | P | 25 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | KCA | P | 46 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | KCA | P | 33 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 277 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $375,000 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | $150,000 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $330,000 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | $160,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,015,000 | ||