Steve Macko
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1980)
Steve Macko was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .250 with 15 hits and 5 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/15/1981 in Arlington, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1979-08-18
- Last Game
- 1980-08-06
Full name: Steven Joseph Macko
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 60 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .250 | .297 | .300 | .597 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OPS .597 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHN | NL | 19 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 6 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 60 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 28 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .321 |
| Away | 12 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .188 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-06 | CHC | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-05 | CHC | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980-08-03 | CHC | SFG | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-30 | CHC | SDP | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-23 | CHC | SFG | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-07-21 | CHC | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-26 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-23 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-09-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-09-19 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1976, 1977 |
| Panola College | Carthage | TX | 1975 |
Steve Macko: the record in brief
Steve Macko played a first major league game on August 18, 1979 and a last one on August 6, 1980. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. The bio lists Macko as a second baseman who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 160 pounds. Macko was born on September 6, 1954, in Burlington, IA, USA. Macko's death is recorded on November 15, 1981, in Arlington, TX, USA. Steve Macko was the playing name; the full given name is Steven Joseph.
Macko's career batting table shows 25 games, 60 at bats and 15 hits, a .250 average, adding 5 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .300 give Macko a career OPS of .597. Set against a .265 league average for the same years, Macko's .250 average sits 5.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 17.2% below league average (.597 against .721). The highest hit total in a season was 9, in 1979.
By games played in the field, second base leads with 11, followed by third base (6) and shortstop (3). The fielding table credits Macko with 20 putouts, 22 assists and 0 errors at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Macko
- What years did Steve Macko play?
- Steve Macko played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980.
- Was Steve Macko a pitcher?
- No. Steve Macko was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Macko hit?
- Steve Macko hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Steve Macko's career batting average?
- Steve Macko batted .250 over his career, with 15 hits in 60 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Macko have?
- Steve Macko drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Macko in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Macko has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.