Stephen Fife
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2014)
Stephen Fife was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 4-6 with a 3.66 ERA and 70 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" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-07-17
- Last Game
- 2014-05-04
Full name: Stephen Joseph Fife
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 25 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 2.70 | 4.01 (+33%) | -86.7 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.1 | 69 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 3.86 | 3.87 (avg) | -707.6 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.0 | 101 | 37 | 33 | 70 | 3.66 | — | -794 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .111 | .143 | .148 | .291 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career SLG .148 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.
Career OPS .291 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 59.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAN | NL | 12 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 18 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Away | 10 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .071 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 44.0 | 42 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 3.27 |
| Away | 10 | 47.0 | 59 | 21 | 19 | 34 | 4.02 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-04 | LAD | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-18 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-14 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-06 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-08-04 | LAD | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-07-06 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-30 | LAD | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-25 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013-06-20 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-06-14 | LAD | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-04 | LAD | MIA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013-09-18 | LAD | AZ | L | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013-09-14 | LAD | SFG | — | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013-09-06 | LAD | CIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-04 | LAD | CHC | W | 5.1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013-07-06 | LAD | SFG | L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-30 | LAD | PHI | W | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013-06-25 | LAD | SFG | W | 6.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013-06-20 | LAD | SDP | — | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013-06-14 | LAD | PIT | L | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Salary History
Stephen Fife's recorded salaries total $492,500 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fife's career ran from 2012 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAN | NL | $492,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $492,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | UT | 2007, 2008 |
Stephen Fife: the record in brief
Stephen Fife's major league career runs from a debut on July 17, 2012 to a final game on May 4, 2014. Fife spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fife is listed as a pitcher at 6'3" and 225 pounds. The bio says Fife batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 4, 1986, in Boise, ID, USA. Stephen Fife was the playing name; the full given name is Stephen Joseph.
Across 18 games (16 starts), Fife recorded 4 wins against 6 losses with a 3.66 ERA. Also on Fife's record: 70 strikeouts. Against a 3.87 league ERA for the same years, Fife was 5.5% better. In 2013, one of the busiest seasons, Fife posted a 3.86 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.87.
Fife appears at one position only: pitcher, in 18 games. The fielding table credits Fife with 6 putouts, 10 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen Fife
- What years did Stephen Fife play?
- Stephen Fife played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2014.
- Was Stephen Fife a pitcher?
- Yes. Stephen Fife pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 70 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Stephen Fife hit?
- Stephen Fife hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Stephen Fife play for?
- Stephen Fife played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2012–2014).
- What were Stephen Fife's career stats?
- In 18 games, Stephen Fife went 4-6 with a 3.66 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 91.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Stephen Fife earn in his career?
- Stephen Fife's recorded salaries total $492,500 over 1 season, in 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fife's career ran from 2012 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2014.
- What was Stephen Fife's salary?
- Stephen Fife's recorded salary was $492,500 in 2013.
- What position did Stephen Fife play?
- Stephen Fife played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stephen Fife and how much did he weigh?
- Stephen Fife was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Stephen Fife's career ERA?
- Stephen Fife finished with a 3.66 career ERA, going 4-6 with 70 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Stephen Fife have?
- Stephen Fife recorded 70 career strikeouts.
- Is Stephen Fife in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stephen Fife has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.