Steve Staggs, baseball player, 1977-1978

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

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

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