Steve Filipowicz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1948)
Steve Filipowicz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948 for the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .223 with 40 hits, 2 home runs, and 26 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 195 lb
- Died
- 2/21/1975 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-09-03
- Last Game
- 1948-10-03
Full name: Stephen Charles Filipowicz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 179 | 24 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 21 | .223 | .265 | .318 | .583 | -380 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 41 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .195 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 112 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .205 | .260 (-21%) | .328 (-27%) | .354 (-14%) | .683 (-21%) | -379.9 |
| 1948 | CIN | NL | 7 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .346 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 57 | 179 | 24 | 40 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 9 | 21 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -380 | ||
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 (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 86 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 11 | .186 |
| Away | 28 | 93 | 7 | 24 | 1 | 15 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-10-03 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-28 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-24 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-22 | CIN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-21 | CIN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-21 | CIN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-26 | NY1 | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-25 | NY1 | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | NY1 | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | New York | NY | 1941, 1942 |
Steve Filipowicz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Filipowicz's first major league game on September 3, 1944; the last one listed came on October 3, 1948. Filipowicz played for the New York Giants (1944 to 1945) and the Cincinnati Reds (1948). Filipowicz is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-8 and 195 pounds. The bio says Filipowicz batted and threw right-handed. Filipowicz was born on June 28, 1921, in Donora, PA, USA. Filipowicz's death is recorded on February 21, 1975, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Stephen Charles.
The batting record for Filipowicz: 57 games, 40 hits in 179 at bats, and a .223 average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 26 RBI. The on-base percentage is .265 and the slugging percentage .318, for an OPS of .583. Filipowicz's .223 average ran 14.7% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .583 to a league .695, 16.2% below average. The hits column peaks at 23, in 1945. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 1945, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Filipowicz
- What years did Steve Filipowicz play?
- Steve Filipowicz played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948.
- Was Steve Filipowicz a pitcher?
- No. Steve Filipowicz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Steve Filipowicz hit?
- Steve Filipowicz hit 2 career home runs with 40 hits.
- What teams did Steve Filipowicz play for?
- Steve Filipowicz played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1944–1945) and the Cincinnati Reds (1948).
- What were Steve Filipowicz's career stats?
- In 57 games, Steve Filipowicz had 40 hits, 2 home runs, 26 RBI, and 24 runs, with a .223 batting average.
- What position did Steve Filipowicz play?
- Steve Filipowicz played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Filipowicz and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Filipowicz was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steve Filipowicz hit each season?
- Steve Filipowicz's home runs by season: 0 in 1944, 2 in 1945, and 0 in 1948. His most in one season was 2, in 1945.
- What was Steve Filipowicz's career batting average?
- Steve Filipowicz batted .223 over his career, with 40 hits in 179 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Filipowicz have?
- Steve Filipowicz drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Filipowicz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Filipowicz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.