Steve Pegues
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1995)
Steve Pegues was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1995 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 100 career games, he hit .266 with 55 hits, 6 home runs, and 18 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-07-06
- Last Game
- 1995-09-29
Full name: Steven Antone Pegues
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 207 | 19 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 41 | .266 | .286 | .401 | .687 | -427 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 7 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .385 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 82 | 171 | 17 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 36 | .246 | .266 (-8%) | .337 (-22%) | .417 (-5%) | .755 (-13%) | -426.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 100 | 207 | 19 | 55 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 41 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -427 | ||
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 (100 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 115 | 11 | 32 | 5 | 12 | .278 |
| Away | 46 | 92 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 6 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-29 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-26 | PIT | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-22 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-18 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-14 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-12 | PIT | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-09 | PIT | LAD | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-08 | PIT | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-02 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-01 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $115,000 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $224,000 | ||
Steve Pegues: the record in brief
Steve Pegues played a first major league game on July 6, 1994 and a last one on September 29, 1995. Pegues played for the Cincinnati Reds (1994) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1994 to 1995). Pegues played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 21, 1968, in Pontotoc, MS, USA, Pegues was listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. The given name on file is Steven Antone Pegues.
Pegues's career batting table shows 100 games, 207 at bats and 55 hits, a .266 average; the totals also include 6 home runs and 18 RBI. Pegues got on base at a .286 rate and slugged .401 (.687 OPS). Against a .268 league average for those years, Pegues's .266 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 9.5% below league average (.687 against .759). The highest hit total in a season was 42, in 1995. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Pegues
- What years did Steve Pegues play?
- Steve Pegues played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1995.
- Was Steve Pegues a pitcher?
- No. Steve Pegues was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Steve Pegues hit?
- Steve Pegues hit 6 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What was Steve Pegues's career batting average?
- Steve Pegues batted .266 over his career, with 55 hits in 207 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Pegues have?
- Steve Pegues drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Pegues in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Pegues has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.