Steve Dillard
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1982)
Steve Dillard was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982 for 4 teams, including the Boston Red Sox, a span of 8 seasons. In 438 career games, he hit .243 with 246 hits, 13 home runs, and 102 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-28
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Stephen Bradley Dillard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1,013 | 148 | 246 | 50 | 6 | 13 | 102 | 15 | 76 | 147 | .243 | .295 | .343 | .637 | -1,427 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | BOS | AL | 57 | 167 | 22 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 20 | .275 | .255 (+8%) | .320 (+6%) | .360 (+5%) | .681 (+5%) | 156.1 |
| 1977 | BOS | AL | 66 | 141 | 22 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 13 | .241 | .264 (-9%) | .329 (-18%) | .401 (-22%) | .730 (-20%) | -503.8 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 56 | 130 | 21 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 11 | .223 | .257 (-13%) | .323 (-20%) | .378 (-23%) | .702 (-22%) | -457.7 |
| 1979 | CHN | NL | 89 | 166 | 31 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 24 | .283 | .265 (+7%) | .329 (+7%) | .397 (+6%) | .727 (+6%) | 218.9 |
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 100 | 244 | 31 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 2 | 20 | 54 | .225 | .264 (-15%) | .326 (-13%) | .387 (-19%) | .714 (-16%) | -614.5 |
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 53 | 119 | 18 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 20 | .218 | .255 (-15%) | .320 (-16%) | .368 (-7%) | .688 (-11%) | -226.1 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 16 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 438 | 1,013 | 148 | 246 | 50 | 6 | 13 | 102 | 15 | 76 | 147 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -1,427 | ||
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 (438 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 211 | 479 | 91 | 134 | 8 | 58 | .280 |
| Away | 227 | 534 | 57 | 112 | 5 | 44 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-10-02 | CHW | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-10-01 | CHW | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-09-29 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-28 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-27 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-27 | CHW | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-26 | CHW | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-25 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 250 | 189 | 457 | 627 | 30 | 132 |
| 3B | 85 | 51 | 47 | 119 | 18 | 11 |
| SS | 25 | 18 | 31 | 47 | 5 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | BOS | 2B | 17 | 17 | 32 | 48 | 2 | 10 |
| 1976 | BOS | 3B | 18 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
| 1976 | BOS | SS | 12 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 7 |
| 1977 | BOS | 2B | 45 | 32 | 74 | 102 | 6 | 20 |
| 1977 | BOS | SS | 9 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1978 | DET | 2B | 41 | 38 | 88 | 118 | 9 | 31 |
| 1979 | CHN | 2B | 60 | 40 | 111 | 132 | 3 | 31 |
| 1979 | CHN | 3B | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | CHN | 2B | 38 | 27 | 64 | 85 | 3 | 13 |
| 1980 | CHN | 3B | 51 | 35 | 25 | 84 | 11 | 6 |
| 1980 | CHN | SS | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | 2B | 32 | 22 | 54 | 96 | 4 | 21 |
| 1981 | CHN | 3B | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | CHA | 2B | 16 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 3 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 249 |
| Third Base | 85 |
| Shortstop | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 17 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Player of the Week | Week of 1979-08-10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
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Steve Dillard: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Dillard's first major league game on September 28, 1975; the last one listed came on October 3, 1982. By club, Dillard's seasons break down as the Boston Red Sox (1975 to 1977), the Detroit Tigers (1978), the Chicago Cubs (1979 to 1981), and the Chicago White Sox (1982). Born on February 8, 1951, in Memphis, TN, USA, Dillard is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Dillard's listed size is 6'1" and 180 pounds. Dillard's full given name, per the bio, is Stephen Bradley Dillard.
Across 438 games at the plate, Dillard's career line reads 246 hits in 1,013 at bats for a .243 average, along with 13 home runs and 102 RBI. Reaching base at a .295 clip and slugging .343, Dillard finished with a .637 OPS. Over the seasons Dillard played, league hitters batted .261; the .243 career figure is 6.8% below that. In OPS terms, Dillard's .637 stands 10.0% below the league's .708. Dillard collected a career-high 55 hits in 1980. The RBI column peaks at 27 in 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Dillard
- What years did Steve Dillard play?
- Steve Dillard played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982.
- Was Steve Dillard a pitcher?
- No. Steve Dillard was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Dillard hit?
- Steve Dillard hit 13 career home runs with 246 hits.
- What was Steve Dillard's career batting average?
- Steve Dillard batted .243 over his career, with 246 hits in 1,013 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Dillard have?
- Steve Dillard drove in 102 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Dillard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Dillard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.