Steve Hertz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964)
Steve Hertz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1964 for the Houston Astros. In 5 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 12/4/2025 in Miami, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-21
- Last Game
- 1964-06-07
Full name: Stephen Allan Hertz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-06-07 | HOU | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-31 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-20 | HOU | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-05-01 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-21 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
Steve Hertz: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 21, 1964 and the final game on June 7, 1964, Steve Hertz built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Houston Colt .45's, in 1964. Hertz, born on February 26, 1945, in Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Hertz's listed size is 6'1" and 195 pounds. Hertz's death is recorded on December 4, 2025, in Miami, FL, USA. The given name on file is Stephen Allan Hertz.
In 5 games and 4 at bats, Hertz batted .000 with 0 hits. Over the seasons Hertz played, league hitters batted .250; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that. By OPS the gap is 100.0% below league average (.000 against .690). The season table holds a single row: 1964 with the Houston Colt .45's, 5 games, 4 at bats and 0 hits.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Hertz
- Was Steve Hertz a pitcher?
- No. Steve Hertz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Hertz hit?
- Steve Hertz hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Steve Hertz play for?
- Steve Hertz played for one team, the Houston Colt .45's (1964).
- What were Steve Hertz's career stats?
- In 5 games, Steve Hertz had 2 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Steve Hertz play?
- Steve Hertz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Hertz and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Hertz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Steve Hertz's career batting average?
- Steve Hertz batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Steve Hertz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Hertz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.