Nick Stavinoha
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Nick Stavinoha was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 3 seasons. In 147 career games, he hit .234 with 62 hits, 4 home runs, and 30 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-22
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Nicholas Lee Stavinoha
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 265 | 21 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 54 | .234 | .256 | .325 | .581 | -984 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SLN | NL | 29 | 57 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | .193 | .263 (-27%) | .333 (-35%) | .416 (-49%) | .749 (-43%) | -410.4 |
| 2009 | SLN | NL | 39 | 87 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 15 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .332 (-27%) | .417 (-9%) | .750 (-17%) | -295.8 |
| 2010 | SLN | NL | 79 | 121 | 11 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 28 | .256 | .257 (avg) | .325 (-12%) | .402 (-16%) | .728 (-14%) | -277.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 147 | 265 | 21 | 62 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 8 | 54 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -984 | ||
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 (147 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 72 | 118 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 13 | .263 |
| Away | 75 | 147 | 12 | 31 | 3 | 17 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-29 | STL | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-23 | STL | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-22 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | STL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-17 | STL | SDP | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-15 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-14 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 37 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Nick Stavinoha's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Stavinoha's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SLN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 2004, 2005 |
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 2002, 2003 |
Nick Stavinoha: the record in brief
Nick Stavinoha played a first major league game on June 22, 2008 and a last one on October 3, 2010. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 2008 through 2010. Stavinoha, born on May 3, 1982, in Houston, TX, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Stavinoha's listed size is 240 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Nick Stavinoha was the playing name; the full given name is Nicholas Lee.
Stavinoha's career batting table shows 147 games, 265 at bats and 62 hits, a .234 average, plus 4 homers and 30 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .256 and the slugging percentage .325, for an OPS of .581. Over the seasons Stavinoha played, league hitters batted .261; the .234 career figure is 10.4% below that. By OPS the gap is 21.8% below league average (.581 against .743). The hits column peaks at 31, in 2010. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 2010, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Stavinoha
- What years did Nick Stavinoha play?
- Nick Stavinoha played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Nick Stavinoha a pitcher?
- No. Nick Stavinoha was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nick Stavinoha hit?
- Nick Stavinoha hit 4 career home runs with 62 hits.
- What teams did Nick Stavinoha play for?
- Nick Stavinoha played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (2008–2010).
- What were Nick Stavinoha's career stats?
- In 147 games, Nick Stavinoha had 62 hits, 4 home runs, 30 RBI, 21 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Nick Stavinoha earn in his career?
- Nick Stavinoha's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Stavinoha's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
- What was Nick Stavinoha's salary?
- Nick Stavinoha's recorded salary was $400,000 in 2010.
- What position did Nick Stavinoha play?
- Nick Stavinoha played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nick Stavinoha and how much did he weigh?
- Nick Stavinoha was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 240 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nick Stavinoha hit each season?
- Nick Stavinoha's home runs by season: 0 in 2008, 2 in 2009, and 2 in 2010. His most in one season was 2, in 2009 and 2010.
- What was Nick Stavinoha's career batting average?
- Nick Stavinoha batted .234 over his career, with 62 hits in 265 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Stavinoha have?
- Nick Stavinoha drove in 30 runs in his career.
- Is Nick Stavinoha in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nick Stavinoha has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.