Dave Stegman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1984)
Dave Stegman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984 for the Detroit Tigers, the New York Yankees, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 7 seasons. In 172 career games, he hit .206 with 66 hits, 8 home runs, and 32 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
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-04
- Last Game
- 1984-07-22
Full name: David William Stegman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 320 | 39 | 66 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 5 | 31 | 55 | .206 | .277 | .325 | .602 | -854 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 8 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 12 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 65 | 130 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 23 | .177 | .264 (-33%) | .326 (-22%) | .387 (-33%) | .714 (-28%) | -564.2 |
| 1982 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHA | AL | 30 | 53 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | .170 | .260 (-35%) | .324 (-10%) | .389 (-47%) | .714 (-30%) | -240.4 |
| 1984 | CHA | AL | 55 | 92 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 18 | .261 | .259 (avg) | .322 (-5%) | .384 (-1%) | .707 (-3%) | -48.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 172 | 320 | 39 | 66 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 5 | 31 | 55 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -854 | ||
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 (172 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 87 | 156 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 17 | .205 |
| Away | 85 | 164 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 15 | .207 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-22 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-07-19 | CHW | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-18 | CHW | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-15 | CHW | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-14 | CHW | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-07-13 | CHW | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-12 | CHW | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-07-12 | CHW | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-06 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 91 |
| Right Field | 38 |
| Designated Hitter | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Stegman
- What years did Dave Stegman play?
- Dave Stegman played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1984.
- Was Dave Stegman a pitcher?
- No. Dave Stegman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dave Stegman hit?
- Dave Stegman hit 8 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What was Dave Stegman's career batting average?
- Dave Stegman batted .206 over his career, with 66 hits in 320 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Stegman have?
- Dave Stegman drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Stegman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Stegman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.