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 |
Dave Stegman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Stegman debuted on September 4, 1978 and played a final game on July 22, 1984. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1978 to 1980), the New York Yankees (1982), and the Chicago White Sox (1983 through 1984). Stegman played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 30, 1954, in Inglewood, CA, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds. The given name on file is David William Stegman.
In 172 games and 320 at bats, Stegman batted .206 with 66 hits, plus 8 homers and 32 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .277 and .325 give Stegman a career OPS of .602. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Stegman's .206 average sits 21.2% below it. No season topped the 24 hits of 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1984, did not top the league's .259.
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 teams did Dave Stegman play for?
- Dave Stegman played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1978–1980), the New York Yankees (1982), and the Chicago White Sox (1983–1984).
- What were Dave Stegman's career stats?
- In 172 games, Dave Stegman had 66 hits, 8 home runs, 32 RBI, 39 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .206 batting average.
- What position did Dave Stegman play?
- Dave Stegman played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Stegman and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Stegman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Stegman hit each season?
- Dave Stegman's home runs by season: 1 in 1978, 3 in 1979, 2 in 1980, 0 in 1983, and 2 in 1984. His most in one season was 3, in 1979.
- 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.