Stephen Piscotty
Born: 1/14/1991 in Pleasanton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-07-21 | Final Game: 2022-08-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 211 lbs
Full name: Stephen Edward Piscotty
Biography
Stephen Piscotty, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2022. Primarily a position player, Piscotty played a total of 726 games during his career, where he showcased his skills as an outfielder and first baseman. He achieved 643 hits, demonstrating a solid ability to make contact at the plate, and he recorded 93 home runs along with 354 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .255, complemented by 23 stolen bases, which highlighted his versatility and speed on the basepaths.
Piscotty was known for his disciplined approach to hitting and his powerful right-handed swing, which allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. He began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he quickly established himself as a key player before later joining the Oakland Athletics. Throughout his career, Piscotty was recognized not only for his on-field performance but also for his resilience and character, particularly in the face of personal challenges. As a part of the game during the 2010s, he played in an era marked by a focus on power hitting and analytics, adapting his game to fit the evolving landscape of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | 2517 | 322 | 643 | 142 | 9 | 93 | 354 | 23 | 225 | 623 | 0.255 | 0.324 | 0.430 | 0.754 | 1314.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | STL | NL | 63 | 233 | 29 | 71 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 2 | 20 | 56 | 0.305 | 722.3 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 153 | 582 | 86 | 159 | 35 | 3 | 22 | 85 | 7 | 51 | 133 | 0.273 | 1054.1 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 107 | 341 | 40 | 80 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 52 | 87 | 0.235 | -234.2 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 151 | 546 | 78 | 146 | 41 | 0 | 27 | 88 | 2 | 42 | 114 | 0.267 | 1344.4 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 93 | 357 | 46 | 89 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 44 | 2 | 29 | 84 | 0.249 | -360.9 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 45 | 159 | 17 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 53 | 0.226 | -443.2 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 72 | 173 | 14 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 48 | 0.220 | -401.4 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 42 | 126 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 48 | 0.190 | -366.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 0.269 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 4 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.375 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 9 | 63 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| OF | 694 | 650 | 1189 | 22 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 9 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | SLN | OF | 61 | 52 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SLN | OF | 150 | 145 | 272 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | SLN | OF | 99 | 92 | 162 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | OAK | OF | 151 | 148 | 273 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | OAK | OF | 90 | 90 | 168 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | OF | 44 | 44 | 73 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | OF | 67 | 49 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | OF | 32 | 30 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 60 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 640 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 2018 | Hutch Award |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $512,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $512,500 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |