Steve Shea
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1969)
Steve Shea was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969 for the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos, a span of 2 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 3.22 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- Died
- 3/4/2015 in North Hampton, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1968-07-14
- Last Game
- 1969-05-31
Full name: Steven Francis Shea
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34.2 | 27 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3.38 | 2.98 (-13%) | 218.9 |
| 1969 | MON | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2.87 | 3.61 (+21%) | -267.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 50.1 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 3.22 | — | -49 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | MON | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 26.2 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 2.70 |
| Away | 19 | 23.2 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 3.80 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-05-31 | WSN | SDP | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-05-28 | WSN | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-05-24 | WSN | CIN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969-05-22 | WSN | HOU | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-05-20 | WSN | HOU | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-05-18 | WSN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-05-02 | WSN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-04-25 | WSN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-04-20 | WSN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-04-09 | WSN | NYN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker College | Houlton | ME | 1961 |
Steve Shea: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 14, 1968 and the final game on May 31, 1969, Steve Shea built the record summarized on this page. By club, Shea's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1968) and the Montreal Expos (1969). Born on December 5, 1942, in Worcester, MA, USA, Shea is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 215 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Shea's death is recorded on March 4, 2015, in North Hampton, NH, USA. The given name on file is Steven Francis Shea.
Shea pitched in 40 games, starting 0, and finished with a 4-4 record and 3.22 ERA. Also on Shea's record: 26 strikeouts. Shea's 3.22 ERA was close to the 3.33 league figure for those seasons. 1968 was Shea's sharpest full season, a 3.38 ERA against the league's 2.98.
The position breakdown shows 40 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Shea's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 11 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Shea
- What years did Steve Shea play?
- Steve Shea played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969.
- Was Steve Shea a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Shea pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Shea hit?
- Steve Shea hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Steve Shea's career batting average?
- Steve Shea batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 6 at bats.
- What was Steve Shea's career ERA?
- Steve Shea finished with a 3.22 career ERA, going 4-4 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Shea have?
- Steve Shea recorded 26 career strikeouts.