Steven Lerud
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2013)
Steven Lerud was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .133 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-08-30
- Last Game
- 2013-06-17
Full name: Steven James Lerud
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .133 | .133 | .133 | .267 | 0 |
Career AVG .133 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.
Career OBP .133 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.
Career OPS .267 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 62.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-17 | PHI | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-16 | PHI | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-14 | PHI | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-13 | PHI | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-12 | PHI | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-06-11 | PHI | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-09 | PHI | COL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-03 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-08-30 | PHI | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
Steven Lerud: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steven Lerud's first major league game on August 30, 2012; the last one listed came on June 17, 2013. Lerud's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Lerud, a catcher by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 1 inch and 220 pounds. Lerud was born on October 13, 1984, in Reno, NV, USA. Lerud's full given name, per the bio, is Steven James Lerud.
Lerud collected 2 hits in 15 at bats across 9 games, good for a .133 batting average. Over the seasons Lerud played, league hitters batted .254; the .133 career figure is 47.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 62.9% below league average (.267 against .719). 2012 produced Lerud's most hits, 2 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lerud, 8 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steven Lerud
- What years did Steven Lerud play?
- Steven Lerud played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013.
- Was Steven Lerud a pitcher?
- No. Steven Lerud was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Steven Lerud hit?
- Steven Lerud hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Steven Lerud play for?
- Steven Lerud played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (2012–2013).
- What were Steven Lerud's career stats?
- In 9 games, Steven Lerud had 2 hits and 1 runs, with a .133 batting average.
- What position did Steven Lerud play?
- Steven Lerud played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steven Lerud and how much did he weigh?
- Steven Lerud was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 220 pounds.
- What was Steven Lerud's career batting average?
- Steven Lerud batted .133 over his career, with 2 hits in 15 at bats.
- Is Steven Lerud in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steven Lerud has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.