Steve Pearce
Born: 4/13/1983 in Lakeland, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-09-01 | Final Game: 2019-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Steven Wayne Pearce
Biography
Steve Pearce, born in 1983, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2019. Over the course of 766 games, Pearce compiled a batting average of .254, accumulating 572 hits, 91 home runs, and 303 RBIs. Known for his ability to perform in critical situations, Pearce was particularly impactful during the postseason, earning the World Series MVP award for his contributions to his team's success.
Throughout his career, Pearce showcased a solid blend of power and speed, finishing with 13 stolen bases. His playing style was characterized by his adaptability, as he played multiple positions and was able to contribute both offensively and defensively. Pearce's journey in baseball reflected the evolving landscape of the game during his era, where players often needed to be multifaceted to thrive. He left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, particularly during significant playoff runs, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 766 | 2256 | 290 | 572 | 131 | 8 | 91 | 303 | 13 | 240 | 509 | 0.254 | 0.332 | 0.440 | 0.772 | 2545.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 23 | 68 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0.294 | -31.4 |
| 2008 | PIT | NL | 37 | 109 | 6 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 0.248 | -119.5 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 60 | 165 | 19 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 43 | 0.206 | -354.1 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 15 | 29 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 50 | 94 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0.202 | -466.8 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 28 | 71 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0.254 | 41.4 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 21 | 63 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 0.254 | 41.4 |
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 12 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.160 | 41.4 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 44 | 119 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 0.261 | 254.6 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 102 | 338 | 51 | 99 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 49 | 5 | 40 | 76 | 0.293 | 2061.8 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 92 | 294 | 42 | 64 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 23 | 69 | 0.218 | -100.2 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 25 | 60 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.217 | 9.3 |
| 2016 | TBR | AL | 60 | 204 | 26 | 63 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 40 | 0.309 | 9.3 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 92 | 313 | 38 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 37 | 0 | 27 | 68 | 0.252 | 25.7 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 50 | 136 | 19 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 27 | 0.279 | 641.8 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 26 | 79 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.291 | 641.8 |
| 2019 | BOS | AL | 29 | 89 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 0.180 | -526.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 65 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0.231 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALCS | BOS | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.214 |
| 2018 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.333 |
| 2018 | WS | BOS | 5 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2014 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.059 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | BAL | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.300 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 275 | 229 | 1851 | 151 | 14 | 170 |
| 2B | 33 | 27 | 48 | 75 | 1 | 17 |
| 3B | 12 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 312 | 264 | 469 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | PIT | OF | 18 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | PIT | OF | 29 | 27 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | PIT | 1B | 42 | 41 | 360 | 30 | 2 | 31 |
| 2009 | PIT | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PIT | 1B | 11 | 9 | 78 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | PIT | 1B | 16 | 9 | 81 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 | PIT | 3B | 10 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | PIT | OF | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 25 | 21 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | HOU | 1B | 10 | 7 | 76 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | HOU | OF | 11 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | NYA | 1B | 9 | 7 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | BAL | OF | 18 | 16 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 1B | 51 | 47 | 399 | 37 | 1 | 34 |
| 2014 | BAL | OF | 40 | 31 | 75 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | BAL | 1B | 28 | 25 | 184 | 18 | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | BAL | 2B | 18 | 13 | 25 | 35 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | BAL | OF | 49 | 40 | 72 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | BAL | 1B | 10 | 4 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | BAL | OF | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TBA | 1B | 30 | 27 | 202 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 2016 | TBA | 2B | 14 | 14 | 21 | 38 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | TBA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TOR | 1B | 10 | 5 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | TOR | OF | 85 | 77 | 132 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | 1B | 31 | 25 | 160 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
| 2018 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | 1B | 3 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | TOR | OF | 11 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BOS | 1B | 19 | 15 | 97 | 9 | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 | BOS | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 275 |
| Second Base | 33 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 222 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | World Series MVP | |
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-07-06 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TBA | AL | $4,750,000 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $3,700,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $700,000 |
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $427,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,577,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community College | Fort Pierce | FL | 2002, 2003 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2004, 2005 |