Steve Stroughter
Born: 3/15/1952 in Visalia, CA, USA
Died: 3/6/2018 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-04-07 | Final Game: 1982-07-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Stephen Lewis Stroughter
Biography
Steve Stroughter, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early 1980s. He played as a position player from April 7 to July 24, 1982, participating in a total of 26 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Stroughter's career statistics reflect the challenges he faced at the highest level of the sport, as he recorded 8 hits and 1 home run, culminating in a batting average of .17. He contributed 3 RBIs to his team's efforts, but did not notch any stolen bases during his tenure.
Stroughter's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the gradual transition away from the deadball era and into a time of offensive explosion that would characterize the 1980s. Despite his limited opportunities, his journey through the majors represents the perseverance and determination required to reach professional baseball, showcasing the dreams of many aspiring players during a competitive time in the sport. While his time on the field was short-lived, Stroughter remains a part of baseball history, having experienced the unique challenges and triumphs of a major league career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 47 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.170 | 0.235 | 0.255 | 0.491 | -238.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 26 | 47 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.170 | -238.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SEA | OF | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia | CA | 1971 |