Craig Stimac
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1981)
Craig Stimac was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .203 with 12 hits and 7 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/16/2009 in San Marino, San Marino
- MLB Debut
- 1980-08-12
- Last Game
- 1981-05-18
Full name: Craig Steven Stimac
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 59 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .203 | .206 | .237 | .444 | -291 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OBP .206 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.
Career SLG .237 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.
Career OPS .444 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SDN | NL | 20 | 50 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .220 | .264 (-17%) | .326 (-32%) | .387 (-33%) | .714 (-32%) | -290.6 |
| 1981 | SDN | NL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 59 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -291 | ||
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 (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | .294 |
| Away | 14 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .080 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-05-18 | SDP | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-15 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-05-09 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-03 | SDP | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-05-02 | SDP | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-04-29 | SDP | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-04-26 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-04-12 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-04-09 | SDP | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-10-04 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 11 |
| Third Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver | Denver | CO | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Craig Stimac: the record in brief
Craig Stimac's major league career runs from a debut on August 12, 1980 to a final game on May 18, 1981. Stimac's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. The bio lists Stimac as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Stimac is listed at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Stimac was born on November 18, 1954, in Oak Park, IL, USA. Stimac died on January 16, 2009, in San Marino, San Marino. Craig Stimac was the playing name; the full given name is Craig Steven.
Stimac's career batting table shows 29 games, 59 at bats and 12 hits, a .203 average, plus 7 RBI. The on-base percentage is .206 and the slugging percentage .237, for an OPS of .444. Measured against the leagues Stimac played in, the .203 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 22.1% below the league. No season topped the 11 hits of 1980. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .220 in 1980, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Stimac
- What years did Craig Stimac play?
- Craig Stimac played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981.
- Was Craig Stimac a pitcher?
- No. Craig Stimac was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Craig Stimac hit?
- Craig Stimac hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Craig Stimac play for?
- Craig Stimac played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1980–1981).
- What were Craig Stimac's career stats?
- In 29 games, Craig Stimac had 12 hits, 7 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Craig Stimac play?
- Craig Stimac played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Stimac and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Stimac was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Craig Stimac's career batting average?
- Craig Stimac batted .203 over his career, with 12 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Craig Stimac have?
- Craig Stimac drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Craig Stimac in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Stimac has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.