R C Stevens
Born: 7/22/1934 in Moultrie, GA, USA
Died: 11/30/2010 in Davenport, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-06-10
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 219 lbs
Biography
R.C. Stevens was a professional baseball player born in 1934, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1958 until his final game on June 10, 1961. Over his brief career, he participated in 104 games, showcasing his talents primarily during the late 1950s and early 1960s, an era that was marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and into a time of increased offensive production.
Stevens recorded 34 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .21. While his statistics may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination typical of players trying to make their mark during a competitive period in baseball history. His lone stolen base indicates a blend of speed and power, traits that many position players sought to develop in the evolving landscape of the sport. Stevens remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who shaped the game during its dynamic development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 162 | 21 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 0.210 | 0.273 | 0.395 | 0.668 | -206.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 59 | 90 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0.267 | 311.7 |
| 1959 | PIT | NL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PIT | NL | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | WS2 | AL | 33 | 62 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0.129 | -518.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 85 | 33 | 380 | 44 | 2 | 49 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PIT | 1B | 52 | 19 | 212 | 21 | 2 | 28 |
| 1959 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | PIT | 1B | 7 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961 | WS2 | 1B | 25 | 14 | 147 | 20 | 0 | 18 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 85 |