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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 6.04 | -799.6 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 2 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 76 | 39 | 51 | 66 | 4.66 | -1489.6 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 52 | 38 | 30 | 32 | 8.41 | -2195.1 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 4.15 | 151.4 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6.10 | -101.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | PHI | NL | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | DET | P | 16 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 16 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | PHI | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 |