Steve Frey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1996)
Steve Frey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996 for 5 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 8 seasons. Across 314 career appearances, he went 18-15 with a 3.76 ERA, 157 strikeouts, and 28 saves.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-05-10
- Last Game
- 1996-08-02
Full name: Steven Francis Frey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | NL | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5.48 | 3.71 (-48%) | -944.7 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 8 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 55.2 | 44 | 13 | 29 | 29 | 2.10 | 3.86 (+46%) | -634.6 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.2 | 43 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 4.99 | 3.91 (-28%) | -678.3 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 45.1 | 39 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 3.57 | 3.75 (+5%) | -1459.4 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 48.1 | 41 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 2.98 | 4.19 (+29%) | 53.3 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 4.94 | 4.51 (-9%) | -1155.0 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4.26 | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4.76 | 4.45 (-7%) | 207.4 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.84 | 4.45 (+81%) | -15.6 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 38 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 4.72 | 4.61 (-2%) | -814.6 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 18 | 15 | 314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 304.0 | 297 | 127 | 154 | 157 | 3.76 | — | -5,442 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — 72.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 314 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (628 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 160 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 154 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 160 | 155.0 | 142 | 48 | 67 | 80 | 2.79 |
| Away | 154 | 149.0 | 155 | 79 | 87 | 77 | 4.77 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-02 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-08-01 | PHI | STL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-28 | PHI | PIT | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-25 | PHI | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-24 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-22 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-22 | PHI | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-19 | PHI | MIA | — | 2.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-07-17 | PHI | NYN | L | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-13 | PHI | WSN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MON | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MON | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | MON | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CAL | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | P | 55 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 314 |
Salary History
Steve Frey's recorded salaries total $2,620,000 over 5 seasons, 1990 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Frey's career ran from 1989 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1989, 1992, and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $915,000 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | $915,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | $165,000 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,620,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Community College | Lewisburg | PA | 1983 |
Steve Frey: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 10, 1989 and the final game on August 2, 1996, Steve Frey built the record summarized on this page. By club, Frey's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1989 through 1991), the California Angels (1992 to 1993), the San Francisco Giants (1994 to 1995), the Seattle Mariners (1995), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1995 to 1996). Listed as a pitcher, Frey hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Frey is listed at 5'9" and 170 pounds. The birth record reads July 29, 1963, in Meadowbrook, PA, USA. Steve Frey was the playing name; the full given name is Steven Francis.
Across 314 games (0 starts), Frey recorded 18 wins against 15 losses with a 3.76 ERA. Frey had 157 strikeouts and 28 saves. The leagues Frey pitched in allowed 4.12 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 8.6% better than average. Frey won 8 games in 1990, the most of any season listed. Frey saved 13 games in 1993, the season high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Frey
- What years did Steve Frey play?
- Steve Frey played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1996.
- Was Steve Frey a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Frey pitched in the major leagues, recording 18 wins and 157 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Frey hit?
- Steve Frey hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Steve Frey play for?
- Steve Frey played for 5 teams: the Montreal Expos (1989–1991), the California Angels (1992–1993), the San Francisco Giants (1994–1995), the Seattle Mariners (1995), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1995–1996).
- What were Steve Frey's career stats?
- In 314 games, Steve Frey went 18-15 with a 3.76 ERA, 157 strikeouts, 304.0 innings pitched, and 28 saves.
- How much did Steve Frey earn in his career?
- Steve Frey's recorded salaries total $2,620,000 over 5 seasons, 1990 to 1995. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Frey's career ran from 1989 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1989, 1992, and 1996.
- What was Steve Frey's salary?
- Steve Frey's last recorded salary was $915,000, in 1995. His highest recorded salary was $915,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1995.
- What position did Steve Frey play?
- Steve Frey played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Frey and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Frey was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Steve Frey's career ERA?
- Steve Frey finished with a 3.76 career ERA, going 18-15 with 157 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Frey have?
- Steve Frey recorded 157 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Frey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Frey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.