Steve Trout, baseball player, 1978-1989

Steve Trout

Born: 7/30/1957 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-01 | Final Game: 1989-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Steven Russell Trout

Biography

Steve Trout, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to June 5, 1989. Known for his left-handed delivery and competitive spirit, Trout played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball that included the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of pitching depth in team rotations. Over his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 88-92 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite facing formidable lineups. Trout recorded a total of 656 strikeouts and collected 4 saves throughout his time in the majors, contributing significantly to his teams' pitching staffs. He was recognized for his versatility on the mound, adept at both starting games and coming out of the bullpen when needed. While not among the most dominant pitchers of his era, Trout's consistency and resilience made him a reliable presence on the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the franchise histories he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
88 92 301 236 32 9 4 1501.3 1665 697 90 578 656 4.18 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
301 238 18 38 2 0 0 9 0 9 78 0.160 0.190 0.168 0.358 -996.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1984 NLCS CHN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 1 0 9.0 5 2 3 3 2.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1984 NLCS CHN 1 0 2 1 0 9.0 5 2 3 3 2.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 301 236 77 310 22 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 301

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 SEA AL $990,000
1987 CHN NL $890,000
1986 CHN NL $890,000
1985 CHN NL $640,000
Total Career Earnings $3,410,000