Steve Dreyer
Born: 11/19/1969 in Ames, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-08-08 | Final Game: 1994-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Steven William Dreyer
Biography
Steve Dreyer, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1993 to 1994. He made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1990s. Dreyer played for two seasons, achieving a win-loss record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.71. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite not accumulating any saves.
Dreyer's time in the league came during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on offensive performance and the emergence of power hitters. While his playing time was limited, Dreyer's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive nature of the game during the mid-1990s. After his retirement on April 30, 1994, he remained a part of baseball history, embodying the journey of many pitchers who sought to carve out a place in the major leagues during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 67 | 37 | 8 | 28 | 34 | 5.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 48 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 5.71 | -1480.1 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 5.71 | 148.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 5 | 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 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | P | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | P | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $118,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $118,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls | IA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |