Steve Dreyer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Steve Dreyer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 15 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 5.71 ERA and 34 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-08-08
- Last Game
- 1994-04-30
Full name: Steven William Dreyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 48 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 5.71 | 4.19 (-36%) | -1467.7 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 5.71 | 4.51 (-27%) | 148.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.1 | 67 | 37 | 28 | 34 | 5.71 | — | -1,319 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 36.2 | 36 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 3.44 |
| Away | 7 | 21.2 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 9.55 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-04-30 | TEX | CLE | W | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994-04-24 | TEX | CLE | L | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994-04-17 | TEX | BAL | — | 2.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-04-13 | TEX | MIL | — | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994-04-07 | TEX | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-10-03 | TEX | KCR | L | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993-09-29 | TEX | OAK | W | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993-09-22 | TEX | SEA | — | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993-09-18 | TEX | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993-09-03 | TEX | MIN | L | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Steve Dreyer: the record in brief
Steve Dreyer's major league career runs from a debut on August 8, 1993 to a final game on April 30, 1994. All of the seasons listed were played for the Texas Rangers. Born on November 19, 1969, in Ames, IA, USA, Dreyer is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. Steve Dreyer was the playing name; the full given name is Steven William.
Dreyer went 4-4 with a 5.71 ERA in 15 games, 9 of them starts. Dreyer had 34 strikeouts. The league ERA over Dreyer's seasons was 4.32, so the 5.71 figure ran 32.0% worse than average. In 1993, one of the busiest seasons, Dreyer posted a 5.71 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.19.
Dreyer appears at one position only: pitcher, in 15 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 4 putouts and 4 assists.
The one salary on file is $118,500, for 1994. Before the majors, Dreyer played college baseball at University of Northern Iowa (1988, 1989, and 1990). Dreyer's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 30 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Dreyer
- What years did Steve Dreyer play?
- Steve Dreyer played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Steve Dreyer a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Dreyer pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- What was Steve Dreyer's career ERA?
- Steve Dreyer finished with a 5.71 career ERA, going 4-4 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Dreyer have?
- Steve Dreyer recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Dreyer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Dreyer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Steve Dreyer play for?
- Steve Dreyer played for the Texas Rangers.