Steve Dillard (baseball)
Steve Dillard | ||
---|---|---|
Runs batted in | 102 | |
Teams | ||
Stephen Bradley Dillard (born February 8, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He played eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox. Dillard, a reserve infielder, played mainly as a second baseman.
Early life
Born in
Playing career
Boston Red Sox (1972–1977)
Dillard began his professional career in 1972 playing for the
Though having started the 1975 season at Triple-A, more shoulder problems in the first half resulted in a rehab assignment at Double-A.[1] Dillard was called up to the Boston Red Sox in the final week of the season. He made his major league debut on September 28, scoring two runs on two hits and stealing a base.[4]
He began the 1976 campaign with Boston, but was sent down to the Triple-A
Detroit Tigers (1978)
After the Red Sox acquired second baseman
Chicago Cubs (1979–1981)
During 1979's spring training, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later (Ed Putman).[2] His most productive season came in his first year at Chicago, when he hit a career-high .283 batting average with five home runs and 31 runs in 89 games played. The following season, he posted career-numbers in games (100), hits (55), and RBI (27).[2][1] He played three seasons with the Cubs, appearing in 242 games, including 130 at second and 67 at third.[2]
Chicago White Sox (1982)
Dillard was released by the Cubs after the 1981 season, and he later signed as a free agent with the Chicago White Sox for 1982. He played the majority of the season with the Triple-A Edmonton Trappers of the Pacific Coast League, but was called up for 16 games, all at second base, near the season's end. He was released after the season.[2]
In an eight-season career, Dillard was a .243 hitter (246-for-1013) with 13 home runs and 102 RBI in 438 games, including 148 runs, 50 doubles, 6 triples, and 15 stolen bases.[2]
Managerial career
Following his playing retirement, Dillard started a
From 1989 to 1990, Dillard worked for the
After taking time off to see his children play baseball in high school,
Personal life
His son, Tim Dillard, a right-handed sidearm pitcher, has appeared in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Steve Dillard". Society for American Baseball Research. July 1, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Steve Dillard Stats". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Steve Dillard Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox Box Score, September 28, 1975". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Steve Dillard". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- ^ "Tim Dillard Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors) or Retrosheet