Steve Geltz

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2016)

Steve Geltz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 5 seasons. Across 110 career appearances, he went 2-9 with a 4.23 ERA and 99 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

W–L 2–9
ERA 4.23
WHIP 1.15
SO 99
Pitcher PIV -2735.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 210 lb
Born
11/1/1987 in Newfane, NY, USA
MLB Debut
2012-08-16
Last Game
2016-09-27

Full name: Steven Andrew Geltz

Career Pitching Statistics

Steve Geltz — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 9 110 2 0 0 2 104.1 77 49 22 43 99 4.23 -2735.8

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 6.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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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

Steve Geltz — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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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.

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Steve Geltz — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home5800000—
Away5200000—

Pitching — Home / Away

Steve Geltz — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home5853.1351620512.70
Away5251.0423323485.82

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Steve Geltz — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
2016-09-27 TBRCHW — 1.0000020
2016-09-21 TBRNYY — 1.2000010
2016-09-14 TBRTOR — 1.0000110
2016-09-09 TBRNYY — 1.0000200
2016-09-06 TBRBAL — 1.0311001
2016-08-28 TBRHOU — 1.0311020
2016-06-24 TBRBAL — 1.1111011
2016-06-21 TBRCLE — 1.0333022
2016-06-18 TBRSFG — 0.1000000
2016-06-17 TBRSFG — 1.0000020

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Steve Geltz — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 110 2 1 7 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Steve Geltz — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 110

Salary History

Steve Geltz's recorded salaries total $519,300 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Geltz's career ran from 2012 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2012, 2014, and 2015.

Steve Geltz — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
2016 TBA AL $519,300
Total recorded salary (partial) $519,300

Steve Geltz: the record in brief

According to the bio, Steve Geltz debuted on August 16, 2012 and played a final game on September 27, 2016. Geltz played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2012) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2014 through 2016). Geltz is listed as a pitcher at 5'10" and 210 pounds. Geltz batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 1, 1987, in Newfane, NY, USA. The given name on file is Steven Andrew Geltz.

The pitching table credits Geltz with a 2-9 record and a 4.23 ERA in 110 games. Geltz had 99 strikeouts. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.23 mark was 6.3% worse. In 2015, one of the busiest seasons, Geltz posted a 3.74 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.96.

The one salary on file is $519,300, for 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Geltz's career ran from 2012 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2012, 2014, and 2015. The game-log section draws on 220 games of Retrosheet box scores for Geltz.

The position breakdown shows 110 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 1 putouts and 7 assists.

Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Geltz

What years did Steve Geltz play?
Steve Geltz played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016.
Was Steve Geltz a pitcher?
Yes. Steve Geltz pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 99 strikeouts.
What teams did Steve Geltz play for?
Steve Geltz played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2012) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2014–2016).
What were Steve Geltz's career stats?
In 110 games, Steve Geltz went 2-9 with a 4.23 ERA, 99 strikeouts, 104.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
How much did Steve Geltz earn in his career?
Steve Geltz's recorded salaries total $519,300 over 1 season, in 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Geltz's career ran from 2012 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2012, 2014, and 2015.
What was Steve Geltz's salary?
Steve Geltz's recorded salary was $519,300 in 2016.
What position did Steve Geltz play?
Steve Geltz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Steve Geltz and how much did he weigh?
Steve Geltz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 210 pounds.
What was Steve Geltz's career ERA?
Steve Geltz finished with a 4.23 career ERA, going 2-9 with 99 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Steve Geltz have?
Steve Geltz recorded 99 career strikeouts.
Is Steve Geltz in the Hall of Fame?
No. Steve Geltz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.