Steve Springer
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1992)
Steve Springer was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992 for the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 8 career games, he hit .235 with 4 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-05-22
- Last Game
- 1992-08-25
Full name: Steven Michael Springer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .235 | .222 | .294 | .516 | 0 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OPS .516 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .300 |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-08-25 | NYN | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-23 | NYN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-20 | NYN | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-15 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-06-03 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990-05-25 | CLE | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990-05-24 | CLE | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-05-22 | CLE | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | UT | 1982 |
Steve Springer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Steve Springer debuted on May 22, 1990 and played a final game on August 25, 1992. By club, Springer's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1990) and the New York Mets (1992). Springer played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 11, 1961, in Long Beach, CA, USA and a listed size of 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. Springer's full given name, per the bio, is Steven Michael Springer.
Across 8 games at the plate, Springer's career line reads 4 hits in 17 at bats for a .235 average, along with 1 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .257 across Springer's seasons, which puts the .235 career mark 8.4% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 2, in 1990.
The position table credits Springer with 4 games at third base and also lists 1 at second base and 1 at designated hitter.
The college table lists University of Utah in 1982. The best of the last games listed came on August 25, 1992, 2 hits in 3 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Springer
- What years did Steve Springer play?
- Steve Springer played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1992.
- Was Steve Springer a pitcher?
- No. Steve Springer was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Steve Springer hit?
- Steve Springer hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Steve Springer's career batting average?
- Steve Springer batted .235 over his career, with 4 hits in 17 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Springer have?
- Steve Springer drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Springer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Springer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.