Steve Checksfield
Steven James Checksfield
Born: June 11, 1979
Hahn AFB, DE
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, CF, LF, RF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 240
Draft: Round 26 (2001 June Amateur Draft, Houston Astros)
School: University of Albany (NY)
Career: 2001-2005
Steve Checksfield compiled a career batting average of .245 with 58 home runs and 258 RBI in his 602-game career with the Pittsfield Astros, Michigan Battle Cats, Lexington Legends, Salem Avalanche, New Jersey Jackals and Elmira Pioneers. He began playing during the 2001 season and last took the field during the 2005 campaign.
 Pittsfield Astros |
 Michigan Battle Cats |
 Lexington Legends |
 Salem Avalanche |
 New Jersey Jackals |
 Elmira Pioneers |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Short Season A | NYPL | Pittsfield Astros | 60 | 226 | 200 | 32 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 49 | .190 | .263 | .370 | .633 | 74 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | A | MIDW | Michigan Battle Cats | 122 | 495 | 440 | 59 | 96 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 87 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 113 | .218 | .281 | .393 | .675 | 173 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | Advanced A | CARL | Salem Avalanche | 79 | 277 | 252 | 29 | 60 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 54 | .238 | .301 | .401 | .702 | 101 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | A | SALL3 | Lexington Legends | 32 | 132 | 116 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 35 | .241 | .326 | .491 | .817 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | 81 | 329 | 309 | 44 | 85 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 56 | .275 | .313 | .469 | .782 | 145 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | 6 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .188 | .278 | .250 | .528 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | 90 | 383 | 350 | 58 | 102 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 62 | .291 | .345 | .463 | .808 | 162 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Totals | 470 | 1860 | 1683 | 246 | 412 | 86 | 22 | 58 | 258 | 22 | 14 | 138 | 373 | .245 | .304 | .425 | .729 | 716 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 21 | 4 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Short Season A | NYPL | Pittsfield Astros | 1B | 34 | 272 | 21 | 4 | 29 | .987 | 8.618 |
| 2001 | Short Season A | NYPL | Pittsfield Astros | OF | 19 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .960 | 1.263 |
| 2001 | Short Season A | NYPL | Pittsfield Astros | RF | 19 | .000 | |||||
| 2002 | A | MIDW | Michigan Battle Cats | 1B | 54 | 463 | 34 | 6 | 38 | .988 | 9.204 |
| 2002 | A | MIDW | Michigan Battle Cats | OF | 43 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .973 | 1.674 |
| 2002 | A | MIDW | Michigan Battle Cats | RF | 42 | .000 | |||||
| 2002 | A | MIDW | Michigan Battle Cats | LF | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 2003 | Advanced A | CARL | Salem Avalanche | LF | 3 | .000 | |||||
| 2003 | Advanced A | CARL | Salem Avalanche | OF | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| 2003 | Advanced A | CARL | Salem Avalanche | 1B | 22 | 184 | 15 | 6 | 6 | .971 | 9.045 |
| 2003 | A | SALL3 | Lexington Legends | OF | 19 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.842 |
| 2003 | A | SALL3 | Lexington Legends | RF | 19 | .000 | |||||
| 2003 | A | SALL3 | Lexington Legends | 1B | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 9.000 |
| 2003 | Advanced A | CARL | Salem Avalanche | RF | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | OF | 67 | 109 | 8 | 5 | 1 | .959 | 1.746 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | RF | 46 | .000 | |||||
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | .667 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | LF | 23 | .000 | |||||
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | 1B | 18 | 143 | 10 | 1 | 13 | .994 | 8.500 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | Elmira Pioneers | CF | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2004 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | RF | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 2005 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | OF | 69 | 135 | 8 | 4 | 2 | .973 | 2.072 |
| 2005 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | RF | 44 | .000 | |||||
| 2005 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | LF | 28 | .000 | |||||
| 2005 | Ind | CAMA | New Jersey Jackals | 1B | 21 | 215 | 15 | 2 | 15 | .991 | 1.952 |
| Totals | 602 | 1662 | 117 | 32 | 105 | .982 | 2.955 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Pittsfield Astros | HOU | ||
| 2002 | A | Midwest League | Michigan Battle Cats | HOU | ||
| 2003 | A | South Atlantic League | Lexington Legends | HOU | ||
| 2003 | Advanced A | Carolina League | Salem Avalanche | HOU | ||
| 2004 | Ind | Northeast League | New Jersey Jackals | May 27, 2004 | June 2, 2004 | |
| 2004 | Ind | Northeast League | Elmira Pioneers | June 4, 2004 | September 6, 2004 | |
| 2005 | Ind | Can-Am League | New Jersey Jackals |
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