Steve Huntz
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1975)
Steve Huntz was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1975 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the San Diego Padres, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 237 career games, he hit .206 with 131 hits, 16 home runs, and 60 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 204 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-09-19
- Last Game
- 1975-06-04
Full name: Stephen Michael Huntz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 636 | 81 | 131 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 60 | 1 | 108 | 122 | .206 | .320 | .314 | .635 | -693 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SLN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SLN | NL | 71 | 139 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 34 | .194 | .248 (-22%) | .320 (+2%) | .369 (-22%) | .689 (-11%) | -157.1 |
| 1970 | SDN | NL | 106 | 352 | 54 | 77 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 66 | 69 | .219 | .253 (-14%) | .325 (+5%) | .385 (-13%) | .711 (-5%) | -99.2 |
| 1971 | CHA | AL | 35 | 86 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 9 | .209 | .249 (-16%) | .316 (-16%) | .365 (-8%) | .682 (-12%) | -174.2 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 22 | 53 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | .151 | .257 (-41%) | .327 (-24%) | .374 (-39%) | .701 (-32%) | -262.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 237 | 636 | 81 | 131 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 60 | 1 | 108 | 122 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -693 | ||
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 (237 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 115 | 313 | 33 | 60 | 6 | 29 | .192 |
| Away | 122 | 323 | 48 | 71 | 10 | 31 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-06-04 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-06-03 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-06-02 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-31 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-28 | SDP | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-26 | SDP | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-05-25 | SDP | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-18 | SDP | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-17 | SDP | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-16 | SDP | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 30 | 20 | 36 | 55 | 0 | 9 |
| 3B | 79 | 72 | 54 | 146 | 12 | 14 |
| SS | 116 | 71 | 154 | 266 | 20 | 54 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SLN | 2B | 12 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SLN | SS | 52 | 26 | 65 | 91 | 9 | 20 |
| 1970 | SDN | 3B | 51 | 49 | 32 | 91 | 9 | 7 |
| 1970 | SDN | SS | 57 | 43 | 86 | 166 | 11 | 32 |
| 1971 | CHA | 2B | 14 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 0 | 7 |
| 1971 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | SS | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | SDN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SDN | 3B | 16 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 3 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 82 |
| Shortstop | 117 |
Steve Huntz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Huntz's first major league game on September 19, 1967; the last one listed came on June 4, 1975. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1967 through 1969), the San Diego Padres (1970 through 1975), and the Chicago White Sox (1971). The bio lists Huntz as a shortstop who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 204 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Huntz was born on December 3, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Huntz's full given name, per the bio, is Stephen Michael Huntz.
Huntz finished with 131 hits from 636 at bats in 237 games, which works out to .206, plus 16 homers and 60 RBI. The on-base percentage is .320 and the slugging percentage .314, for an OPS of .635. Measured against the leagues Huntz played in, the .206 career average compares with a .251 league average over the same seasons, 17.8% below the league. 1970 was Huntz's biggest home run year, with 11. The hits column peaks at 77, in 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Huntz
- What years did Steve Huntz play?
- Steve Huntz played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1975.
- Was Steve Huntz a pitcher?
- No. Steve Huntz was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Steve Huntz hit?
- Steve Huntz hit 16 career home runs with 131 hits.
- What teams did Steve Huntz play for?
- Steve Huntz played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1967, 1969), the San Diego Padres (1970, 1975), and the Chicago White Sox (1971).
- What were Steve Huntz's career stats?
- In 237 games, Steve Huntz had 131 hits, 16 home runs, 60 RBI, 81 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- What position did Steve Huntz play?
- Steve Huntz played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Huntz and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Huntz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 204 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steve Huntz hit each season?
- Steve Huntz's home runs by season: 0 in 1967, 3 in 1969, 11 in 1970, 2 in 1971, and 0 in 1975. His most in one season was 11, in 1970.
- What was Steve Huntz's career batting average?
- Steve Huntz batted .206 over his career, with 131 hits in 636 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Huntz have?
- Steve Huntz drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Huntz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Huntz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.