Steve Parris
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2003)
Steve Parris was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. Across 139 career appearances, he went 44-49 with a 4.75 ERA and 479 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
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-21
- Last Game
- 2003-06-17
Full name: Steven Michael Parris
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 82.0 | 89 | 49 | 33 | 61 | 5.38 | 4.45 (-21%) | -1087.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 27 | 7.18 | 4.61 (-56%) | 98.1 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 6 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 99.0 | 89 | 41 | 32 | 77 | 3.73 | 4.43 (+16%) | 1452.9 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 11 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 128.2 | 124 | 50 | 52 | 86 | 3.50 | 4.71 (+26%) | -185.4 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 12 | 17 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.2 | 227 | 103 | 71 | 117 | 4.81 | 4.77 (-1%) | -1647.9 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105.2 | 126 | 54 | 41 | 49 | 4.60 | 4.42 (-4%) | -3010.2 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.1 | 96 | 50 | 35 | 48 | 5.97 | 4.28 (-40%) | -2196.5 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.2 | 60 | 30 | 13 | 14 | 6.18 | 4.40 (-41%) | -2681.4 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 44 | 49 | 139 | 129 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 753.1 | 846 | 398 | 288 | 479 | 4.75 | — | -9,257 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 162 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 53 | .154 | .169 | .179 | .348 | -574 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career OBP .169 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.
Career SLG .179 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.
Career OPS .348 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 54.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 15 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 18 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .138 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 22 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 35 | 55 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .127 | .270 (-53%) | .344 (-55%) | .437 (-63%) | .782 (-59%) | -574.3 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 141 | 162 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 53 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -574 | ||
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 (278 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 73 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 8 | .151 |
| Away | 76 | 89 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | .157 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 347.0 | 385 | 177 | 128 | 219 | 4.59 |
| Away | 76 | 403.2 | 458 | 218 | 157 | 259 | 4.86 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-17 | TBR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-14 | TBR | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-05 | TBR | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-06 | TBR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-01 | TBR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-26 | TBR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-21 | TBR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-16 | TBR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-10 | TBR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-04-04 | TBR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-17 | TBR | NYY | — | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-06-14 | TBR | PIT | — | 2.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-06-05 | TBR | CHC | — | 3.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-06 | TBR | MIN | L | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003-05-01 | TBR | MIN | — | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003-04-26 | TBR | BAL | — | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003-04-21 | TBR | BAL | L | 6.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003-04-16 | TBR | BOS | — | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003-04-10 | TBR | BAL | — | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-04-04 | TBR | NYY | L | 5.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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 | 139 |
Salary History
Steve Parris's recorded salaries total $8,544,000 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2003. Parris's career, 1995 to 2003, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $400,000 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $3,775,000 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $2,275,000 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $135,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $8,544,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Steve Parris: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Parris's first major league game on June 21, 1995; the last one listed came on June 17, 2003. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995 to 1996), the Cincinnati Reds (1998 through 2000), the Toronto Blue Jays (2001 through 2002), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003). Parris is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio says Parris batted and threw right-handed. Parris was born on December 17, 1967, in Joliet, IL, USA. Parris's full given name, per the bio, is Steven Michael Parris.
Across 139 games (129 starts), Parris recorded 44 wins against 49 losses with a 4.75 ERA. Parris had 479 strikeouts. The league ERA over Parris's seasons was 4.51, so the 4.75 figure ran 5.5% worse than average. The best win total was 12, in 2000. 1999 was Parris's sharpest full season, a 3.50 ERA against the league's 4.71.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Parris
- What years did Steve Parris play?
- Steve Parris played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2003.
- Was Steve Parris a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Parris pitched in the major leagues, recording 44 wins and 479 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Parris hit?
- Steve Parris hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Steve Parris play for?
- Steve Parris played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–1996), the Cincinnati Reds (1998–2000), the Toronto Blue Jays (2001–2002), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2003).
- What were Steve Parris's career stats?
- In 139 games, Steve Parris went 44-49 with a 4.75 ERA, 479 strikeouts, and 753.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Steve Parris earn in his career?
- Steve Parris's recorded salaries total $8,544,000 over 8 seasons, 1995 to 2003. Parris's career, 1995 to 2003, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Steve Parris's salary?
- Steve Parris's last recorded salary was $400,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $3,775,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 2003.
- What position did Steve Parris play?
- Steve Parris played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Parris and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Parris was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Steve Parris's career ERA?
- Steve Parris finished with a 4.75 career ERA, going 44-49 with 479 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Parris have?
- Steve Parris recorded 479 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Parris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Parris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.