Terry Steinbach, baseball player, 162 home runs, 1986-1999

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

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

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