Steve Shifflett
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992)
Steve Shifflett was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1992 for the Kansas City Royals. Across 34 career appearances, he went 1-4 with a 2.60 ERA and 25 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
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-07-03
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Stephen Earl Shifflett
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 55 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 2.60 | 3.75 (+31%) | -874.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 55 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 2.60 | — | -874 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | KCA | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 27.1 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 2.30 |
| Away | 17 | 24.2 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2.92 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | KCR | MIN | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992-09-28 | KCR | LAA | L | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-26 | KCR | MIN | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | KCR | SEA | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-15 | KCR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-12 | KCR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-09 | KCR | TOR | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992-09-07 | KCR | TOR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-05 | KCR | CHW | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia State University | Emporia | KS | 1988, 1989 |
Steve Shifflett: the record in brief
Steve Shifflett played a first major league game on July 3, 1992 and a last one on October 4, 1992. All of the seasons listed were played for the Kansas City Royals. Born on January 5, 1966, in Kansas City, MO, USA, Shifflett is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Stephen Earl Shifflett.
Across 34 games (0 starts), Shifflett recorded 1 win against 4 losses with a 2.60 ERA. Also on Shifflett's record: 25 strikeouts. Against a 3.75 league ERA for the same years, Shifflett was 30.7% better. Shifflett's only pitching season is 1992: 34 games, 25 strikeouts.
Shifflett's college years, 1988 and 1989, were spent at Emporia State University. Shifflett's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 68 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 34 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 7 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Shifflett
- Was Steve Shifflett a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Shifflett pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- What teams did Steve Shifflett play for?
- Steve Shifflett played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1992).
- What were Steve Shifflett's career stats?
- In 34 games, Steve Shifflett went 1-4 with a 2.60 ERA, 25 strikeouts, and 52.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Steve Shifflett play?
- Steve Shifflett played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Shifflett and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Shifflett was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Steve Shifflett's career ERA?
- Steve Shifflett finished with a 2.60 career ERA, going 1-4 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Shifflett have?
- Steve Shifflett recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Shifflett in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Shifflett has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.