Steve Mura
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1985)
Steve Mura was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985 for 4 teams, including the San Diego Padres, a span of 8 seasons. Across 167 career appearances, he went 30-39 with a 4.00 ERA and 360 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 188 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-05
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: Stephen Andrew Mura
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11.74 | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 4 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 73.0 | 57 | 25 | 37 | 59 | 3.08 | 4.00 (+23%) | 474.5 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 8 | 7 | 37 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 168.2 | 149 | 69 | 86 | 109 | 3.68 | 3.84 (+4%) | 459.2 |
| 1981 | SDN | NL | 5 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 138.2 | 156 | 66 | 50 | 70 | 4.28 | 3.58 (-20%) | -91.3 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 12 | 11 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 184.1 | 196 | 83 | 80 | 84 | 4.05 | 3.86 (-5%) | -1717.2 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4.38 | 3.87 (-13%) | -230.5 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.0 | 41 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 4.12 | 3.89 (-6%) | 51.5 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 30 | 39 | 167 | 83 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 632.2 | 627 | 281 | 289 | 360 | 4.00 | — | -1,054 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 159 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 43 | .101 | .139 | .119 | .258 | -1,054 |
Career AVG .101 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.
Career OBP .139 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.
Career SLG .119 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.
Career OPS .258 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 63.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDN | NL | 38 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 39 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 | .137 | .264 (-48%) | .326 (-43%) | .387 (-54%) | .714 (-49%) | -397.6 |
| 1981 | SDN | NL | 24 | 44 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 35 | 53 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .057 | .261 (-78%) | .324 (-72%) | .388 (-85%) | .712 (-79%) | -656.6 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 170 | 159 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 43 | .101 | — | — | — | — | -1,054 | ||
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 (337 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 85 | 76 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 6 | .132 |
| Away | 85 | 83 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | .072 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 83 | 313.0 | 328 | 138 | 146 | 185 | 3.97 |
| Away | 84 | 319.2 | 299 | 143 | 143 | 175 | 4.03 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | OAK | KCR | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985-09-26 | OAK | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | OAK | CLE | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-20 | OAK | CHW | — | 1.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-17 | OAK | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-15 | OAK | KCR | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | OAK | KCR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-10 | OAK | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-08 | OAK | NYY | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-05 | OAK | NYY | — | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 167 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
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Steve Mura: the record in brief
Steve Mura's major league career runs from a debut on September 5, 1978 to a final game on October 6, 1985. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1978 through 1981), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982), the Chicago White Sox (1983), and the Oakland Athletics (1985). Mura, born on February 12, 1955, in New Orleans, LA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 188 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Steve Mura was the playing name; the full given name is Stephen Andrew.
Mura's career pitching line is 30 wins, 39 losses and a 4.00 ERA over 167 appearances. Also on Mura's record: 360 strikeouts and 12 complete games. Mura's 4.00 ERA was close to the 3.83 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 12 wins of 1982. 1980 produced Mura's most strikeouts, 109. 1980 was Mura's sharpest full season, a 3.68 ERA against the league's 3.84.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Mura
- What years did Steve Mura play?
- Steve Mura played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985.
- Was Steve Mura a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Mura pitched in the major leagues, recording 30 wins and 360 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Mura hit?
- Steve Mura hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Steve Mura play for?
- Steve Mura played for 4 teams: the San Diego Padres (1978–1981), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982), the Chicago White Sox (1983), and the Oakland Athletics (1985).
- What were Steve Mura's career stats?
- In 167 games, Steve Mura went 30-39 with a 4.00 ERA, 360 strikeouts, 632.2 innings pitched, and 5 saves.
- What position did Steve Mura play?
- Steve Mura played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Mura and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Mura was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 188 pounds.
- What was Steve Mura's career ERA?
- Steve Mura finished with a 4.00 career ERA, going 30-39 with 360 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Mura have?
- Steve Mura recorded 360 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Mura in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Mura has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.