Steve Stanicek
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1989)
Steve Stanicek was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .188 with 3 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-16
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Stephen Blair Stanicek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .188 | .188 | .188 | .375 | 0 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career SLG .188 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.
Career OPS .375 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-17 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | PHI | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-11 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-09 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-05 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | MIL | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Steve Stanicek: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 16, 1987 and the final game on October 1, 1989, Steve Stanicek built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Milwaukee Brewers (1987) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1989). The bio lists Stanicek as a designated hitter who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds. Stanicek was born on June 19, 1961, in Lake Forest, IL, USA. Stanicek's full given name, per the bio, is Stephen Blair Stanicek.
The batting record for Stanicek: 13 games, 3 hits in 16 at bats, and a .188 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Stanicek's .188 average sits 27.5% below it. 1987 produced Stanicek's most hits, 2 of them for the Milwaukee Brewers. The best average in the busiest seasons was .286, in 1987.
Every defensive appearance on record for Stanicek, 1 games, came at designated hitter.
The college table lists University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1980, 1981, and 1982. Retrosheet box scores cover 13 of Stanicek's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Stanicek
- What years did Steve Stanicek play?
- Steve Stanicek played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989.
- Was Steve Stanicek a pitcher?
- No. Steve Stanicek was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Steve Stanicek hit?
- Steve Stanicek hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Steve Stanicek's career batting average?
- Steve Stanicek batted .188 over his career, with 3 hits in 16 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steve Stanicek have?
- Steve Stanicek drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Steve Stanicek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Stanicek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.