Steven Tolleson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2015)
Steven Tolleson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015 for the Athletics, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 6 seasons. In 182 career games, he hit .245 with 81 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-28
- Last Game
- 2015-05-26
Full name: Steven Wayne Tolleson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | 331 | 39 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 84 | .245 | .299 | .372 | .670 | -362 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 25 | 49 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 24.6 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 29 | 71 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .183 | .254 (-28%) | .318 (-29%) | .405 (-24%) | .724 (-26%) | -301.8 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 109 | 170 | 21 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 49 | .253 | .251 (+1%) | .313 (-2%) | .386 (-4%) | .700 (-3%) | -85.2 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 19 | 41 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 182 | 331 | 39 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 84 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -362 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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 (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 96 | 182 | 30 | 50 | 5 | 18 | .275 |
| Away | 86 | 149 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 11 | .208 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-26 | TOR | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-25 | TOR | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-24 | TOR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-23 | TOR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-21 | TOR | LAA | W | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-05-20 | TOR | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-19 | TOR | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-05-18 | TOR | LAA | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-17 | TOR | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-05-16 | TOR | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-26 | TOR | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-05-14 | TOR | CLE | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 74 | 37 | 80 | 108 | 6 | 21 |
| 3B | 61 | 27 | 16 | 62 | 4 | 1 |
| OF | 19 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 20 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | OAK | 3B | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | OAK | SS | 11 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | BAL | 2B | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | BAL | 3B | 12 | 11 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | TOR | 2B | 55 | 25 | 56 | 75 | 5 | 14 |
| 2014 | TOR | 3B | 43 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | TOR | OF | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | 2B | 11 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | TOR | OF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | SS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 74 |
| Third Base | 61 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Steven Tolleson's recorded salaries total $517,300 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tolleson's career ran from 2010 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2010, 2012, and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $517,300 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $517,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Steven Tolleson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Steven Tolleson debuted on April 28, 2010 and played a final game on May 26, 2015. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2010), the Baltimore Orioles (2012), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2014 through 2015). At 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Tolleson is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Tolleson batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 1, 1983, in Spartanburg, SC, USA. Steven Tolleson was the playing name; the full given name is Steven Wayne.
Across 182 games at the plate, Tolleson's career line reads 81 hits in 331 at bats for a .245 average; the totals also include 6 home runs and 29 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .299 and .372 give Tolleson a career OPS of .670. The .245 career average is close to the .254 the league hit across the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 43, in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steven Tolleson
- What years did Steven Tolleson play?
- Steven Tolleson played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015.
- Was Steven Tolleson a pitcher?
- No. Steven Tolleson was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
- How many home runs did Steven Tolleson hit?
- Steven Tolleson hit 6 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What teams did Steven Tolleson play for?
- Steven Tolleson played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2010), the Baltimore Orioles (2012), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2014–2015).
- What were Steven Tolleson's career stats?
- In 182 games, Steven Tolleson had 81 hits, 6 home runs, 29 RBI, 39 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .245 batting average.
- How much did Steven Tolleson earn in his career?
- Steven Tolleson's recorded salaries total $517,300 over 1 season, in 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Tolleson's career ran from 2010 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2010, 2012, and 2014.
- What was Steven Tolleson's salary?
- Steven Tolleson's recorded salary was $517,300 in 2015.
- What position did Steven Tolleson play?
- Steven Tolleson played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steven Tolleson and how much did he weigh?
- Steven Tolleson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Steven Tolleson hit each season?
- Steven Tolleson's home runs by season: 1 in 2010, 2 in 2012, 3 in 2014, and 0 in 2015. His most in one season was 3, in 2014.
- What was Steven Tolleson's career batting average?
- Steven Tolleson batted .245 over his career, with 81 hits in 331 at bats.
- How many RBI did Steven Tolleson have?
- Steven Tolleson drove in 29 runs in his career.
- What was Steven Tolleson's career ERA?
- Steven Tolleson finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Steven Tolleson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steven Tolleson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.