Steve Buechele
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Steven Bernard Buechele
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- School Stanford University
- High School Servite High School
- Debut July 19, 1985
- Final Game July 29, 1995
- Born September 26, 1961 in Lancaster, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Steve Buechele was signed as a 5th round pick in the 1982 amateur draft by the Texas Rangers and scout Rick Schroeder.
Buechele played eleven seasons in the big leagues, hitting 137 home runs. He has the distinction of being the player out of Stanford University playing the second largest number of games in the big leagues, behind Bob Boone, and ahead of Ed Sprague.
He made one observer's All Steve Team.
His son, Garrett Buechele, is currently (2009) a redshirt freshman infielder for the University of Oklahoma.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1985 MVP American Association Oklahoma City 89ers
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1991)
