Steve Searcy, baseball player, 1988-1992

Steve Searcy

Born: 6/4/1964 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-08-29 | Final Game: 1992-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Steven Searcy

Biography

Steve Searcy, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1992. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers and also played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Searcy's playing style was characterized by his right-handed pitching and a competitive spirit that reflected the era of transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize both power pitching and strategic play during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Over his career, Searcy recorded a win-loss record of 6-13 and finished with a 5.68 earned run average (ERA). He struck out 140 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not secure any saves throughout his time in the majors. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Searcy's contributions to his teams and his perseverance in the face of the competitive landscape of baseball during his playing years remain noteworthy aspects of his professional journey.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 13 70 21 1 0 0 187.0 205 118 25 119 140 5.68 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 70 21 6 22 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PHI NL $175,000
1991 DET AL $125,000
1990 DET AL $107,000
1989 DET AL $69,000
Total Career Earnings $476,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Knoxville TN 1983, 1984, 1985