Steve Korcheck
Stephen Joseph Korcheck "Hoss"
Born: August 11, 1932
McClellandtown, PA US
Deceased: August 26, 2016
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205
Career: 1954-1960
Major League Statistics
Steve Korcheck compiled a career batting average of .253 with 16 home runs and 45 RBI in his 257-game career with the Charlotte Hornets, Chattanooga Lookouts, Miami Marlins and Charleston Senators. He began playing during the 1954 season and last took the field during the 1960 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | A | SALL2 | Charlotte Hornets | 50 | 167 | 167 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 4 | .287 | .287 | .431 | .719 | 72 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | AA | SOUA | Chattanooga Lookouts | 71 | 212 | 212 | 60 | 18 | 4 | 3 | .283 | .283 | .448 | .731 | 95 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | A | SALL2 | Charlotte Hornets | 32 | 99 | 99 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 | .242 | .242 | .323 | .566 | 32 | |||||||||||
| 1959 | AAA | IL | Miami Marlins | 52 | 154 | 131 | 11 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 33 | .191 | .283 | .282 | .565 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | AA2 | Charleston Senators | 52 | 163 | 139 | 19 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 35 | .230 | .344 | .396 | .739 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 257 | 795 | 748 | 30 | 189 | 40 | 7 | 16 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 68 | .253 | .291 | .389 | .680 | 291 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | AAA | IL | Miami Marlins | C | 44 | 189 | 21 | 4 | 2 | .981 | 4.773 | 2 | |||
| 1960 | AAA | AA2 | Charleston Senators | C | 49 | 237 | 22 | 4 | 5 | .985 | 5.286 | 3 | |||
| Totals | 93 | 426 | 43 | 8 | 7 | .983 | 5.043 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | A | South Atlantic League | Charlotte Hornets | WS1 | ||
| 1955 | A | South Atlantic League | Charlotte Hornets | WS1 | ||
| 1955 | AA | Southern Association | Chattanooga Lookouts | WS1 | ||
| 1959 | AAA | International League | Miami Marlins | BAL | ||
| 1960 | AAA | American Association 2 | Charleston Senators | WS1 |
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