Steve Ontiveros
Born: 3/5/1961 in Tularosa, NM, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-06-14 | Final Game: 2000-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Steven Ontiveros
Biography
Steve Ontiveros, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 2000. Known for his durability and skill on the mound, Ontiveros finished his career with a record of 34-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.67. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated 382 strikeouts and recorded 19 saves, marking him as a significant contributor to the teams he played for. His ability to effectively manage games and close out innings made him a valuable asset, culminating in an All-Star selection during his career.
Playing in an era characterized by a mix of power-hitting and evolving pitching strategies, Ontiveros showcased a pitching style that relied on precision and tactical approaches rather than sheer speed. His career spanned the transition of baseball into the modern game, witnessing shifts in training techniques and player conditioning. Ontiveros left a mark on the baseball community, remembered for his contributions both on and off the field, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 31 | 207 | 73 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 661.7 | 622 | 270 | 60 | 207 | 382 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 1 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 74.7 | 45 | 16 | 19 | 36 | 1.93 | 1200.2 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 2 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 72.7 | 72 | 38 | 25 | 54 | 4.71 | -322.1 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 10 | 8 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 150.7 | 141 | 67 | 50 | 97 | 4.00 | -17.5 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 57 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 4.61 | -57.3 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 3.82 | -451.4 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2.70 | 13.3 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 1.00 | 743.8 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 6 | 4 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 115.3 | 93 | 34 | 26 | 56 | 2.65 | 2155.8 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 9 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 129.7 | 144 | 63 | 38 | 77 | 4.37 | 1200.3 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.154 | 0.167 | 0.321 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 207 | 73 | 67 | 127 | 3 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | OAK | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | OAK | P | 46 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | OAK | P | 35 | 22 | 14 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | OAK | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | OAK | P | 27 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | OAK | P | 22 | 22 | 17 | 26 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | BOS | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 207 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ANA | AL | $154,000 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $225,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $965,000 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $175,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $115,000 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | $180,000 |
| 1990 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $180,000 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $200,000 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $131,500 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $88,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,563,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1980, 1981, 1982 |