Steve Wapnick
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1991)
Steve Wapnick was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991 for the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 10 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-04-14
- Last Game
- 1991-10-04
Full name: Steven Lee Wapnick
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6.43 | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.80 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 4.50 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (20 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5.1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.00 |
| Away | 5 | 6.2 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-04 | CHW | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-03 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-30 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-22 | CHW | LAA | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-11 | CHW | OAK | L | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-05 | CHW | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-04-24 | DET | MIN | — | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-04-20 | DET | BAL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990-04-19 | DET | BAL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990-04-14 | DET | BAL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
Salary History
Steve Wapnick's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wapnick's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark College | Moorpark | CA | 1984, 1985 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1986, 1987 |
Steve Wapnick: the record in brief
The profile opens with Steve Wapnick's first major league game on April 14, 1990; the last one listed came on October 4, 1991. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1990) and the Chicago White Sox (1991). The bio lists Wapnick as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 200 pounds. The birth record reads September 25, 1965, in Panorama City, CA, USA. Steve Wapnick was the playing name; the full given name is Steven Lee.
Wapnick went 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 10 games, 0 of them starts. Also on Wapnick's record: 7 strikeouts. Against a 3.89 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 15.8% worse.
The one salary on file is $100,000, for 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wapnick's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991. The college table lists Moorpark College in 1984 and 1985. The game-log section draws on 20 games of Retrosheet box scores for Wapnick.
Wapnick appears at one position only: pitcher, in 10 games. On the mound, Wapnick's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 0 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Wapnick
- What years did Steve Wapnick play?
- Steve Wapnick played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991.
- Was Steve Wapnick a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Wapnick pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What teams did Steve Wapnick play for?
- Steve Wapnick played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1990) and the Chicago White Sox (1991).
- What were Steve Wapnick's career stats?
- In 10 games, Steve Wapnick went 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 12.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Steve Wapnick earn in his career?
- Steve Wapnick's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wapnick's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Steve Wapnick's salary?
- Steve Wapnick's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Steve Wapnick play?
- Steve Wapnick played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Steve Wapnick and how much did he weigh?
- Steve Wapnick was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Steve Wapnick's career ERA?
- Steve Wapnick finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-1 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Steve Wapnick have?
- Steve Wapnick recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Steve Wapnick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Steve Wapnick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.