Steve Rogers
Born: 10/26/1949 in Jefferson City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-07-18 | Final Game: 1985-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Stephen Douglas Rogers
Biography
Steve Rogers was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his reliability and skill on the mound during his career from 1973 to 1985. Born in 1949, Rogers made a significant impact in the league, finishing his career with a record of 158 wins and 152 losses, alongside an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.17. Over his 12 seasons, he struck out 1,621 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate opposing lineups. Despite being primarily a starting pitcher, he recorded 2 saves, reflecting his versatility on the pitching staff.
Rogers was recognized for his talent early in his career, earning the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award and achieving the honor of being selected as an All-Star five times. His playing style was characterized by precision and control, which allowed him to excel during a competitive era in baseball. Rogers's contributions on the mound not only solidified his place in franchise history but also left a lasting legacy in the game, as he was a key figure in the evolution of pitching strategies in the late 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 152 | 399 | 393 | 129 | 37 | 2 | 2837.7 | 2619 | 1001 | 151 | 876 | 1621 | 3.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 10 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 134.0 | 93 | 23 | 49 | 64 | 1.54 | - |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 15 | 22 | 38 | 38 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 253.7 | 255 | 126 | 80 | 154 | 4.47 | - |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 11 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 251.7 | 248 | 92 | 88 | 137 | 3.29 | - |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 7 | 17 | 33 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 230.0 | 212 | 82 | 69 | 150 | 3.21 | - |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 17 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 301.7 | 272 | 104 | 81 | 206 | 3.10 | - |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 13 | 10 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 219.0 | 186 | 60 | 64 | 126 | 2.47 | - |
| 1979 | WSN | NL | 13 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 248.7 | 232 | 83 | 78 | 143 | 3.00 | - |
| 1980 | WSN | NL | 16 | 11 | 37 | 37 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 281.0 | 247 | 93 | 85 | 147 | 2.98 | - |
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 12 | 8 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 160.7 | 149 | 61 | 41 | 87 | 3.42 | - |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 19 | 8 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 277.0 | 245 | 74 | 65 | 179 | 2.40 | - |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 17 | 12 | 36 | 36 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 273.0 | 258 | 98 | 78 | 146 | 3.23 | - |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 6 | 15 | 31 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 169.3 | 171 | 81 | 78 | 64 | 4.31 | - |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 51 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 5.68 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 881 | 47 | 122 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 61 | 268 | 0.138 | 0.195 | 0.152 | 0.347 | -6919.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | WSN | NL | 17 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.098 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | WSN | NL | 38 | 79 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0.139 | -591.1 |
| 1975 | WSN | NL | 35 | 77 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.169 | -477.4 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 35 | 74 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0.149 | -648.5 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 40 | 96 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.104 | -1094.3 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 30 | 71 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.113 | -724.6 |
| 1979 | WSN | NL | 40 | 77 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.156 | -610.8 |
| 1980 | WSN | NL | 38 | 81 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 0.160 | -542.8 |
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 23 | 55 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.145 | -443.6 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 35 | 85 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0.129 | -658.1 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 36 | 82 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.146 | -744.9 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 31 | 49 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.143 | -383.3 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NLCS | MON | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | NEDIV | MON | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 27.7 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0.98 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NEDIV | MON | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17.7 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.51 |
| 1981 | NLCS | MON | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 399 | 393 | 237 | 462 | 31 | 37 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | P | 17 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974 | MON | P | 38 | 38 | 30 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 1975 | MON | P | 35 | 35 | 18 | 41 | 7 | 2 |
| 1976 | MON | P | 33 | 32 | 26 | 50 | 3 | 3 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 40 | 40 | 20 | 63 | 7 | 5 |
| 1978 | MON | P | 30 | 29 | 16 | 38 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | MON | P | 37 | 37 | 14 | 46 | 3 | 7 |
| 1980 | MON | P | 37 | 37 | 21 | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | MON | P | 22 | 22 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MON | P | 35 | 35 | 18 | 41 | 1 | 3 |
| 1983 | MON | P | 36 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | MON | P | 31 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 8 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 399 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MLB Players Curt Flood Award | |
| 1982 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
| 1982 | TSN All-Star | RHP |
| 1977 | Player of the Week | Week of 1977-06-03 |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-07-05 |
| 1973 | Player of the Week | Week of 1973-08-03 |
| 1973 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa | OK | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 15.0 | 120 | 1 |
| 1982 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 29.0 | 120 | 1 |
| 1980 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1973 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 3.0 | 24 | 3 |