Steve Staggs
Born: 5/6/1951 in Anchorage, AK, USA
Died: 1/21/2024 in Frisco, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-07-01 | Final Game: 1978-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Stephen Robert Staggs
Biography
Steve Staggs was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. His career spanned from 1977 until June 20, 1978, during which he appeared in 119 games. Staggs made his mark in the league with a batting average of .255, accumulating 94 hits, including 2 home runs and 28 runs batted in. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 7 bases throughout his career.
Staggs played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, where the game was beginning to see more power hitters and an increase in offensive output. While not a star player, he contributed to his teams through consistent contact hitting and solid defense. His tenure in the major leagues, though brief, reflected the challenges and opportunities faced by players during this dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 369 | 47 | 94 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 28 | 7 | 55 | 55 | 0.255 | 0.351 | 0.350 | 0.700 | -89.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 72 | 291 | 37 | 75 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 28 | 5 | 36 | 38 | 0.258 | -196.9 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 47 | 78 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 0.244 | 107.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 112 | 89 | 225 | 259 | 16 | 45 |
| 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TOR | 2B | 72 | 71 | 169 | 194 | 13 | 35 |
| 1978 | OAK | 2B | 40 | 18 | 56 | 65 | 3 | 10 |
| 1978 | OAK | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 112 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1970, 1971 |