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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4.03 | - |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 11 | 8 | 34 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 155.0 | 165 | 67 | 59 | 76 | 3.89 | - |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 9 | 16 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 199.7 | 229 | 82 | 49 | 89 | 3.70 | - |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 8 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 124.7 | 122 | 48 | 38 | 54 | 3.47 | - |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 6 | 9 | 25 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120.3 | 130 | 57 | 50 | 62 | 4.26 | - |
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 10 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180.0 | 217 | 93 | 59 | 80 | 4.65 | - |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 13 | 7 | 32 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 190.0 | 205 | 72 | 59 | 81 | 3.41 | - |
| 1985 | CHC | NL | 9 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 140.7 | 142 | 53 | 63 | 44 | 3.39 | - |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 5 | 7 | 37 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.0 | 184 | 85 | 78 | 69 | 4.75 | - |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 75.0 | 72 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 3.00 | - |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 0 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 51 | 34 | 37 | 27 | 6.60 | - |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 4 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 86 | 49 | 31 | 14 | 7.83 | -2621.5 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 4 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 43 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 6.60 | -693.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHC | NL | 34 | 62 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.194 | -430.2 |
| 1984 | CHC | NL | 32 | 61 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.131 | -565.9 |
| 1985 | CHC | NL | 24 | 46 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.109 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHC | NL | 37 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.209 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHC | NL | 11 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYY | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHA | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | CHA | P | 34 | 18 | 6 | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| 1980 | CHA | P | 32 | 30 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| 1981 | CHA | P | 20 | 18 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 5 |
| 1982 | CHA | P | 25 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1983 | CHN | P | 34 | 32 | 8 | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| 1984 | CHN | P | 32 | 31 | 13 | 48 | 4 | 5 |
| 1985 | CHN | P | 24 | 24 | 6 | 38 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHN | P | 37 | 25 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 | CHN | P | 11 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | NYA | P | 14 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 15 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 19 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
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 | ||