Steve Ontiveros
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1980)
Steve Ontiveros was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1980 for the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 8 seasons. In 732 career games, he hit .274 with 600 hits, 24 home runs, and 224 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,342.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-08-05
- Last Game
- 1980-06-21
Full name: Steven Robert Ontiveros
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | 2,193 | 230 | 600 | 111 | 10 | 24 | 224 | 5 | 309 | 290 | .274 | .365 | .366 | .731 | 2,342 |
Career AVG .274 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .731 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SFN | NL | 24 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .242 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SFN | NL | 120 | 343 | 45 | 91 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 57 | 41 | .265 | .256 (+3%) | .324 (+16%) | .369 (-5%) | .693 (+4%) | 556.1 |
| 1975 | SFN | NL | 108 | 325 | 21 | 94 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 55 | 44 | .289 | .257 (+12%) | .327 (+20%) | .374 (-2%) | .701 (+8%) | 722.7 |
| 1976 | SFN | NL | 59 | 74 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .320 (-24%) | .360 (-40%) | .681 (-32%) | -363.8 |
| 1977 | CHN | NL | 156 | 546 | 54 | 163 | 32 | 3 | 10 | 68 | 3 | 81 | 69 | .299 | .264 (+13%) | .329 (+18%) | .401 (+5%) | .730 (+11%) | 1583.1 |
| 1978 | CHN | NL | 82 | 276 | 34 | 67 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 34 | 33 | .243 | .257 (-6%) | .323 (-1%) | .378 (-12%) | .702 (-7%) | -292.0 |
| 1979 | CHN | NL | 152 | 519 | 58 | 148 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 58 | 68 | .285 | .265 (+7%) | .329 (+10%) | .397 (-7%) | .727 (+1%) | 259.0 |
| 1980 | CHN | NL | 31 | 77 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 17 | .208 | .264 (-21%) | .326 (+1%) | .387 (-26%) | .714 (-14%) | -123.1 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 732 | 2,193 | 230 | 600 | 111 | 10 | 24 | 224 | 5 | 309 | 290 | .274 | — | — | — | — | 2,342 | ||
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 (732 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 365 | 1117 | 140 | 331 | 11 | 131 | .296 |
| Away | 367 | 1076 | 90 | 269 | 13 | 93 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-06-21 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-09 | CHC | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-08 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-07 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-06-06 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-05 | CHC | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-06-04 | CHC | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-06-03 | CHC | WSN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980-06-02 | CHC | WSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-06-01 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 34 | 23 | 230 | 23 | 5 | 19 |
| 3B | 569 | 553 | 400 | 1163 | 93 | 99 |
| OF | 18 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SFN | 1B | 5 | 4 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SFN | 1B | 19 | 18 | 160 | 14 | 3 | 14 |
| 1974 | SFN | 3B | 75 | 72 | 64 | 144 | 16 | 16 |
| 1974 | SFN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SFN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | SFN | 3B | 89 | 88 | 64 | 188 | 21 | 14 |
| 1975 | SFN | OF | 8 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SFN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | SFN | 3B | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | SFN | OF | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHN | 3B | 155 | 153 | 100 | 324 | 20 | 24 |
| 1978 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHN | 3B | 77 | 75 | 57 | 194 | 9 | 16 |
| 1979 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | CHN | 3B | 142 | 140 | 98 | 268 | 23 | 27 |
| 1980 | CHN | 3B | 24 | 23 | 13 | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 35 |
| Third Base | 570 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 12 |
Most Similar Players
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Steve Ontiveros (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Steve Ontiveros: the record in brief
According to the bio, Steve Ontiveros debuted on August 5, 1973 and played a final game on June 21, 1980. Ontiveros played for the San Francisco Giants (1973 to 1976) and the Chicago Cubs (1977 through 1980). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Ontiveros is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Ontiveros batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Ontiveros was born on October 26, 1951, in Bakersfield, CA, USA. Ontiveros's full given name, per the bio, is Steven Robert Ontiveros.
The batting record for Ontiveros: 732 games, 600 hits in 2,193 at bats, and a .274 average; the totals also include 24 homers and 224 runs batted in. Ontiveros's career OPS of .731 combines a .365 on-base mark with .366 slugging. Ontiveros's .274 average ran 5.2% above the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 1977. No season topped the 163 hits of 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Ontiveros
- What years did Steve Ontiveros play?
- Steve Ontiveros played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1980.
- Was Steve Ontiveros a pitcher?
- No. Steve Ontiveros was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Ontiveros hit?
- Steve Ontiveros hit 24 career home runs with 600 hits.
- What teams did Steve Ontiveros play for?
- Steve Ontiveros played for 2 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1973–1976) and the Chicago Cubs (1977–1980).
- What were Steve Ontiveros's career stats?
- In 732 games, Steve Ontiveros had 600 hits, 24 home runs, 224 RBI, 230 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .274 batting average.
- What position did Steve Ontiveros play?
- Steve Ontiveros played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Ontiveros and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Ontiveros was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steve Ontiveros hit each season?
- Steve Ontiveros's home runs by season: 1 in 1973, 4 in 1974, 3 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 10 in 1977, 1 in 1978, 4 in 1979, and 1 in 1980. His most in one season was 10, in 1977.
- What was Steve Ontiveros's career batting average?
- Steve Ontiveros batted .274 over his career, with 600 hits in 2,193 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Ontiveros have?
- Steve Ontiveros drove in 224 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Ontiveros in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Ontiveros has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.