Steve Dunn
Born: 12/21/1858 in London, ON, CAN
Died: 5/5/1933 in London, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1884-09-27 | Final Game: 1884-10-13
Bats: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Stephen B. Dunn
Biography
Steve Dunn was a professional baseball player born in 1858, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1884 to 1884. As a position player, Dunn participated in nine games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made a modest impact on the field. He recorded eight hits, achieving a batting average of 0.25, although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited statistics, Dunn's presence in the early days of baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Dunn played during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the post-Civil War era into the more organized and commercialized game that would define later decades. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, players like Dunn were instrumental in establishing the foundational aspects of professional baseball. His career, though short-lived, exemplified the spirit of early baseball and the opportunities available to players in the burgeoning league of the 1880s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.312 | 0.562 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SPU | UA | 9 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 0 | 64 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SPU | 1B | 9 | 0 | 64 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1884 | SPU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 1 |