Steve Kiefer
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1989)
Steve Kiefer was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989 for the Athletics, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. In 105 career games, he hit .192 with 44 hits, 7 home runs, and 30 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-03
- Last Game
- 1989-08-22
Full name: Steven George Kiefer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 229 | 34 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 68 | .192 | .234 | .341 | .574 | -608 |
Career AVG .192 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career OBP .234 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .574 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 23 | 40 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 40 | 66 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 18 | .197 | .257 (-23%) | .323 (-37%) | .390 (-26%) | .714 (-31%) | -361.7 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 28 | 99 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 28 | .202 | .262 (-23%) | .331 (-22%) | .415 (-5%) | .746 (-13%) | -246.7 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | 7 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 105 | 229 | 34 | 44 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 68 | .192 | — | — | — | — | -608 | ||
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 (105 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 109 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 15 | .193 |
| Away | 52 | 120 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 15 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-21 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-20 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-12 | NYY | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-08-11 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988-05-01 | MIL | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-04-26 | MIL | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-04-12 | MIL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-04-10 | MIL | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-04-09 | MIL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 71 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Steve Kiefer's recorded salaries total $95,000 over 1 season, in 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kiefer's career ran from 1984 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $95,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $95,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1981 |
Steve Kiefer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Steve Kiefer debuted on September 3, 1984 and played a final game on August 22, 1989. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1984 through 1985), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986 through 1988), and the New York Yankees (1989). Kiefer is listed as a third baseman at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. Kiefer threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Kiefer was born on October 18, 1960, in Chicago, IL, USA. Steve Kiefer was the playing name; the full given name is Steven George.
Across 105 games at the plate, Kiefer's career line reads 44 hits in 229 at bats for a .192 average; the totals also include 7 homers and 30 runs batted in. Kiefer got on base at a .234 rate and slugged .341 (.574 OPS). Kiefer's .192 average ran 25.4% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Kiefer's .574 stands 19.5% below the league's .713. The hits column peaks at 20, in 1987. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .202 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Kiefer
- What years did Steve Kiefer play?
- Steve Kiefer played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989.
- Was Steve Kiefer a pitcher?
- No. Steve Kiefer was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Kiefer hit?
- Steve Kiefer hit 7 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Steve Kiefer play for?
- Steve Kiefer played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1984–1985), the Milwaukee Brewers (1986–1988), and the New York Yankees (1989).
- What were Steve Kiefer's career stats?
- In 105 games, Steve Kiefer had 44 hits, 7 home runs, 30 RBI, 34 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .192 batting average.
- How much did Steve Kiefer earn in his career?
- Steve Kiefer's recorded salaries total $95,000 over 1 season, in 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kiefer's career ran from 1984 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988.
- What was Steve Kiefer's salary?
- Steve Kiefer's recorded salary was $95,000 in 1989.
- What position did Steve Kiefer play?
- Steve Kiefer played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Kiefer and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Kiefer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steve Kiefer hit each season?
- Steve Kiefer's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 1 in 1985, 0 in 1986, 5 in 1987, 1 in 1988, and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 5, in 1987.
- What was Steve Kiefer's career batting average?
- Steve Kiefer batted .192 over his career, with 44 hits in 229 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Kiefer have?
- Steve Kiefer drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Kiefer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Kiefer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.