Steve Cummings
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1990)
Steve Cummings was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990 for the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 2 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 3.78 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-06-24
- Last Game
- 1990-05-30
Full name: Steven Brent Cummings
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 3.00 | 3.71 (+19%) | -327.6 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5.11 | 3.86 (-32%) | -1225.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.1 | 40 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 3.78 | — | -1,553 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 19.2 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4.58 |
| Away | 6 | 13.2 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2.63 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-05-30 | TOR | OAK | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-05-26 | TOR | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-05-24 | TOR | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-19 | TOR | LAA | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-05-15 | TOR | SEA | — | 5.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-05-09 | TOR | CHW | — | 4.1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989-07-17 | TOR | LAA | — | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989-07-13 | TOR | OAK | — | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-07-07 | TOR | DET | W | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-29 | TOR | BAL | W | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | DET | AL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $120,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 1985, 1986 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 1984 |
Steve Cummings: the record in brief
Steve Cummings's major league career runs from a debut on June 24, 1989 to a final game on May 30, 1990. Cummings spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Toronto Blue Jays. Cummings is listed as a pitcher at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Cummings batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Cummings was born on July 15, 1964, in Houston, TX, USA. Cummings's full given name, per the bio, is Steven Brent Cummings.
The pitching table credits Cummings with a 2-0 record and a 3.78 ERA in 11 games. Also on Cummings's record: 12 strikeouts. Cummings's 3.78 ERA was close to the 3.79 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.00 in 1989, when the league's was 3.71.
The position breakdown shows 11 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Cummings with 1 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
The one salary on file is $120,000, for 1992. Cummings's college years, 1985 and 1986, were spent at University of Houston. The game-log section draws on 22 games of Retrosheet box scores for Cummings.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Cummings
- What years did Steve Cummings play?
- Steve Cummings played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1990.
- Was Steve Cummings a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Cummings pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- What was Steve Cummings's career ERA?
- Steve Cummings finished with a 3.78 career ERA, going 2-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Cummings have?
- Steve Cummings recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Cummings in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Cummings has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Steve Cummings play for?
- Steve Cummings played for the Toronto Blue Jays.