Steve Ontiveros, baseball player, 1985-2000

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

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

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

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