Steve Peek
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1941)
Steve Peek was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1941 for the New York Yankees. Across 17 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 5.06 ERA and 18 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- Died
- 9/20/1991 in Syracuse, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1941-04-16
- Last Game
- 1941-09-06
Full name: Stephen George Peek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 4 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 85 | 45 | 39 | 18 | 5.06 | 3.94 (-29%) | -1712.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | 85 | 45 | 39 | 18 | 5.06 | — | -1,712 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .036 | .069 | .036 | .105 | 0 |
Career AVG .036 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 86.4% below league average.
Career OBP .069 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 79.3% below league average.
Career SLG .036 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 90.4% below league average.
Career OPS .105 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 85.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | NYA | AL | 17 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .036 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .036 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .050 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 28.2 | 33 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 5.97 |
| Away | 10 | 51.1 | 52 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 5.08 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-06 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-08 | NYY | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-04 | NYY | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941-07-27 | NYY | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-07-15 | NYY | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1941-06-29 | NYY | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-17 | NYY | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-06-10 | NYY | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1941-06-03 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941-05-28 | NYY | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-09-06 | NYY | BOS | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-08 | NYY | PHA | L | 4.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941-08-04 | NYY | MIN | W | 8.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1941-07-27 | NYY | CHW | — | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-07-15 | NYY | CHW | — | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1941-06-29 | NYY | MIN | — | 3.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-06-17 | NYY | CHW | — | 6.1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-06-10 | NYY | CHW | W | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-06-03 | NYY | DET | L | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941-05-28 | NYY | MIN | W | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence University | Canton | NY | 1935, 1936 |
Steve Peek: the record in brief
April 16, 1941 and September 6, 1941 bracket Steve Peek's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. At 6'2" and 195 pounds, Peek is listed as a pitcher. Peek switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 30, 1914, in Springfield, MA, USA. Peek's death is recorded on September 20, 1991, in Syracuse, NY, USA. The given name on file is Stephen George Peek.
Across 17 games (8 starts), Peek recorded 4 wins against 2 losses with a 5.06 ERA. The totals include 18 strikeouts. Against a 3.94 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.06 mark was 28.6% worse. All of that pitching came in 1941, with 17 games and 18 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Peek, 17 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Peek's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 18 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Peek
- Was Steve Peek a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Peek pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 18 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Peek hit?
- Steve Peek hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Steve Peek play for?
- Steve Peek played for one team, the New York Yankees (1941).
- What were Steve Peek's career stats?
- In 17 games, Steve Peek went 4-2 with a 5.06 ERA, 18 strikeouts, and 80.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Steve Peek play?
- Steve Peek played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Peek and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Peek was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Steve Peek's career ERA?
- Steve Peek finished with a 5.06 career ERA, going 4-2 with 18 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Peek have?
- Steve Peek recorded 18 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Peek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Peek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.