Steve Hargan
Born: 9/8/1942 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-08-03 | Final Game: 1977-09-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Steven Lowell Hargan
Biography
Steve Hargan, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 until 1977. He made his mark in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the low-scoring deadball era to the more offensive-minded play that defined the late 1960s and early 1970s. Over his career, Hargan compiled a record of 87-107 and posted an earned run average of 3.92. He was known for his durability and effectiveness on the mound, amassing a total of 891 strikeouts and finishing his career with 4 saves.
Hargan earned an All-Star selection during his career, a testament to his skill and contributions on the field. He played for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, where he spent a significant portion of his career. Hargan's ability to pitch in a variety of roles and his consistent performances helped him maintain a presence in the league throughout his career. His contributions to the game are remembered by fans and historians alike, marking him as a notable figure in the history of baseball during a transformative period.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 107 | 354 | 215 | 56 | 17 | 4 | 1632.0 | 1593 | 711 | 125 | 614 | 891 | 3.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 4 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 60.3 | 55 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 3.43 | 511.9 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 13 | 10 | 38 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 192.0 | 173 | 53 | 45 | 132 | 2.48 | 5053.8 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 14 | 13 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 223.0 | 180 | 65 | 72 | 141 | 2.62 | 2888.3 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 8 | 15 | 32 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 | 139 | 73 | 81 | 78 | 4.15 | -3884.7 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 5 | 14 | 32 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 143.7 | 145 | 91 | 81 | 76 | 5.70 | -3175.1 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 11 | 3 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 142.7 | 101 | 46 | 53 | 72 | 2.90 | -721.3 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 1 | 13 | 37 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 113.3 | 138 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 6.19 | -5133.9 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 5.85 | -519.6 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 12 | 9 | 37 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 186.7 | 202 | 82 | 48 | 98 | 3.95 | 982.1 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 9 | 10 | 33 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 189.3 | 203 | 80 | 62 | 93 | 3.80 | -682.2 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 8 | 8 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 124.3 | 127 | 50 | 38 | 63 | 3.62 | 220.8 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 0 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 49 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 6.87 | -120.5 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 8.76 | -136.7 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 36 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 5.22 | -227.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 325 | 20 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 114 | 0.129 | 0.153 | 0.148 | 0.300 | -1227.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 17 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.053 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 38 | 58 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.121 | -563.5 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 30 | 67 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.164 | -376.4 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 32 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.176 | -287.4 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 34 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 28 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 37 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 354 | 215 | 130 | 272 | 27 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | P | 17 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 38 | 21 | 9 | 35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | P | 30 | 29 | 21 | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| 1968 | CLE | P | 32 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | CLE | P | 32 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 1970 | CLE | P | 23 | 19 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 1971 | CLE | P | 37 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | CLE | P | 12 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974 | TEX | P | 37 | 27 | 16 | 33 | 5 | 3 |
| 1975 | TEX | P | 33 | 26 | 19 | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| 1976 | TEX | P | 35 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | ATL | P | 16 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | TEX | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | P | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 354 |