Steve Pegues facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Steve Pegues |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 21, 1968 Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| debut | |||
| June 3, 1994, for the Cincinnati Reds | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| September 29, 1995, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .266 | ||
| Home runs | 6 | ||
| Runs batted in | 18 | ||
| CPBL statistics | |||
| Batting average | .282 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 12 | ||
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Steven Antone Pegues (born May 21, 1968) is a former professional baseball player. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Steve Pegues' Baseball Journey
Starting His Career
Steve Pegues began his journey in professional baseball when he was chosen in the first round of the 1987 amateur draft. This means the Detroit Tigers team picked him to join their organization. He worked his way up through the minor leagues.
Major League Debut
Steve made his big debut in Major League Baseball on July 6, 1994, with the Cincinnati Reds. During his first year, often called a "rookie campaign," he played for both the Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He had a great start, hitting for a .361 batting average in 18 games.
Playing in Taiwan
After his time in Major League Baseball, Steve Pegues also played baseball in Taiwan. He joined the Mercuries Tigers team in 1999. This shows that his baseball career took him to different parts of the world.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
