Terry Steinbach
Born: 3/2/1962 in New Ulm, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-12 | Final Game: 1999-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Terry Lee Steinbach
Biography
Terry Steinbach was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his solid offensive contributions and defensive skills during his career from 1986 to 1999. Born in 1962, Steinbach played a total of 1,546 games, amassing 1,453 hits and 162 home runs. He was particularly recognized for his ability to drive in runs, finishing his career with 745 RBIs and maintaining a batting average of .271. Steinbach also demonstrated speed on the bases, with 23 stolen bases to his name, showcasing his versatility as a player.
Steinbach's talents were recognized on multiple occasions, earning him three selections to the All-Star Game throughout his career. He notably achieved the distinction of being named the All-Star Game MVP, highlighting his ability to perform on the big stage. Playing primarily in a competitive era of baseball, he left a lasting legacy as a reliable performer and a key contributor to his teams, particularly during his time with the Oakland Athletics. His combination of power, average, and run production made him a respected figure in the game, and he remains a significant part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1546 | 5369 | 638 | 1453 | 273 | 21 | 162 | 745 | 23 | 418 | 938 | 0.271 | 0.326 | 0.420 | 0.746 | 852.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 6 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 122 | 391 | 66 | 111 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 56 | 1 | 32 | 66 | 0.284 | 703.2 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | 104 | 351 | 42 | 93 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 51 | 3 | 33 | 47 | 0.265 | 390.3 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 130 | 454 | 37 | 124 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 1 | 30 | 66 | 0.273 | -275.1 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 114 | 379 | 32 | 95 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 57 | 0 | 19 | 66 | 0.251 | -552.6 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 129 | 456 | 50 | 125 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 67 | 2 | 22 | 70 | 0.274 | -270.3 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 128 | 438 | 48 | 122 | 20 | 1 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 45 | 58 | 0.279 | 713.2 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 104 | 389 | 47 | 111 | 19 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 3 | 25 | 65 | 0.285 | 122.5 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 103 | 369 | 51 | 105 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 57 | 2 | 26 | 62 | 0.285 | -52.8 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 114 | 406 | 43 | 113 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 65 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0.278 | 144.6 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 145 | 514 | 79 | 140 | 25 | 1 | 35 | 100 | 0 | 49 | 115 | 0.272 | 1396.7 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 122 | 447 | 60 | 111 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 54 | 6 | 35 | 106 | 0.248 | -818.6 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 124 | 422 | 45 | 102 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 0 | 38 | 89 | 0.242 | -443.6 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 101 | 338 | 35 | 96 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 38 | 54 | 0.284 | -205.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 89 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 0.281 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ALCS | OAK | 6 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0.292 |
| 1990 | WS | OAK | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 |
| 1990 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.455 |
| 1989 | ALCS | OAK | 4 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 |
| 1989 | WS | OAK | 4 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 1988 | ALCS | OAK | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 1988 | WS | OAK | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.364 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 62 | 37 | 311 | 22 | 7 | 36 |
| 3B | 22 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 1381 | 1297 | 7505 | 615 | 92 | 73 |
| OF | 15 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | OAK | C | 5 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | OAK | C | 107 | 96 | 640 | 40 | 10 | 6 |
| 1987 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | 3B | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | OAK | C | 84 | 73 | 484 | 48 | 9 | 5 |
| 1988 | OAK | 1B | 8 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1988 | OAK | 3B | 9 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | OAK | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | C | 103 | 92 | 529 | 43 | 9 | 6 |
| 1989 | OAK | 1B | 10 | 8 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 1989 | OAK | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 14 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | OAK | C | 83 | 77 | 396 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | 1B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | C | 117 | 108 | 594 | 48 | 13 | 7 |
| 1991 | OAK | 1B | 9 | 6 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | OAK | C | 124 | 116 | 580 | 69 | 10 | 6 |
| 1992 | OAK | 1B | 5 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | OAK | C | 86 | 82 | 422 | 38 | 5 | 9 |
| 1993 | OAK | 1B | 15 | 12 | 102 | 9 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | OAK | C | 93 | 90 | 569 | 58 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | OAK | 1B | 6 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | OAK | C | 111 | 106 | 681 | 57 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | OAK | 1B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | OAK | C | 137 | 130 | 731 | 46 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | C | 116 | 112 | 654 | 51 | 5 | 4 |
| 1997 | MIN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIN | C | 119 | 116 | 665 | 52 | 7 | 3 |
| 1999 | MIN | C | 96 | 96 | 539 | 30 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1379 |
| First Base | 62 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 70 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | All-Star Game MVP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $2,850,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $2,850,000 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $4,200,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $4,200,000 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $2,800,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $2,815,000 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | $2,050,000 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $750,000 |
| 1989 | OAK | AL | $350,000 |
| 1988 | OAK | AL | $125,000 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,102,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 1.0 | 392 | 0 |