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Red Steiner Notable

b. January 7, 1915 · Cleveland Indians 1945, Boston Red Sox 1945

Red Steiner divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a catcher: the Cleveland Indians from 1945, then the Boston Red Sox through 1945.

Across 38 games he batted .190, with 15 hits and 6 runs. He finished with 1 double.

He played 28 games behind the plate, with 76 putouts and 1 error. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA, USA on January 7, 1915, and died on November 16, 2001. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1945 BOS/CLE 3879615 100 61560 .190
Career 3879615 100 61560 .190

On this day & linked events

1915

Born January 7, 1915

Los Angeles, CA, USA

2001

Died November 16, 2001