Steve Lubratich
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1983)
Steve Lubratich was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983 for the California Angels, a span of 3 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .209 with 37 hits and 8 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
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-27
- Last Game
- 1983-09-30
Full name: Steven George Lubratich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 177 | 14 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 19 | .209 | .225 | .266 | .491 | -724 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OBP .225 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Career OPS .491 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 7 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 57 | 156 | 12 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 17 | .218 | .260 (-16%) | .324 (-27%) | .389 (-29%) | .714 (-28%) | -724.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 64 | 177 | 14 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 19 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -724 | ||
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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 88 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 2 | .295 |
| Away | 32 | 89 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | .124 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-30 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-27 | LAA | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-23 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-09-22 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-19 | LAA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-19 | LAA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-18 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-14 | LAA | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabot College | Hayward | CA | 1974, 1975 |
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1976, 1977 |
Steve Lubratich: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Lubratich's first major league game on September 27, 1981; the last one listed came on September 30, 1983. Every season row on the page belongs to the California Angels, from 1981 through 1983. Lubratich, born on May 1, 1955, in Oakland, CA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Lubratich's listed size is 6'0" and 170 pounds. Lubratich's full given name, per the bio, is Steven George Lubratich.
Lubratich collected 37 hits in 177 at bats across 64 games, good for a .209 batting average, adding 8 RBI. The on-base percentage is .225 and the slugging percentage .266, for an OPS of .491. Measured against the leagues Lubratich played in, the .209 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 19.2% below the league. By OPS the gap is 30.3% below league average (.491 against .704). The highest hit total in a season was 34, in 1983. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .218 in 1983, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Lubratich
- What years did Steve Lubratich play?
- Steve Lubratich played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983.
- Was Steve Lubratich a pitcher?
- No. Steve Lubratich was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Lubratich hit?
- Steve Lubratich hit 0 career home runs with 37 hits.
- What teams did Steve Lubratich play for?
- Steve Lubratich played for one team, the California Angels (1981, 1983).
- What were Steve Lubratich's career stats?
- In 64 games, Steve Lubratich had 37 hits, 8 RBI, 14 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did Steve Lubratich play?
- Steve Lubratich played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Lubratich and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Lubratich was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Steve Lubratich's career batting average?
- Steve Lubratich batted .209 over his career, with 37 hits in 177 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Lubratich have?
- Steve Lubratich drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Lubratich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Lubratich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.