Dave Stegman
Born: 1/30/1954 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-04 | Final Game: 1984-07-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: David William Stegman
Biography
Dave Stegman was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1984. Born in 1954, Stegman made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to a time where power-hitting began to gain prominence. Over his career, he appeared in 172 games, where he recorded 66 hits and achieved 8 home runs, contributing 32 RBIs to his teams.
Stegman was known for his versatility on the field, showcasing a balanced mix of speed and power, which was reflected in his 5 stolen bases. Despite facing challenges in maintaining a high batting average, finishing his career with a .206 average, he remained a determined player who brought his skills to various teams throughout his tenure. His career spanned a transformative time in baseball, where players were beginning to embrace more aggressive and strategic styles of play, setting the stage for future generations of athletes.
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 | 0.206 | 0.277 | 0.325 | 0.602 | -939.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 8 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 12 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 65 | 130 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 23 | 0.177 | -632.1 |
| 1982 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 30 | 53 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0.170 | -253.8 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 55 | 92 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 0.261 | -53.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 151 | 95 | 224 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | OF | 7 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | OF | 12 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | DET | OF | 57 | 37 | 82 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | CHA | OF | 29 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CHA | OF | 46 | 27 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |